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Is it ok to remove Amazon 1 pixel image tracker from the links?

by mano war
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Hello i was wondering if its against their use to remove that tracker? would it raise a red flag? i know it counts page views.
id like to know so i dont get myself banned.
thanks
#amazon #image #links #pixel #remove #tracker
  • Profile picture of the author Cosmo Demopoulos
    I've removed it in the past accidentaly as well as on purpose (when changing links around) with no problems.
    You should probably read the TOS though
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  • Profile picture of the author onlineleben
    Amazon also offers links without any tracking (except your associated-id).
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    • Profile picture of the author mano war
      Originally Posted by onlineleben View Post

      Amazon also offers links without any tracking (except your associated-id).
      Where is it? any link the provide includes this tracking image, even text links
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      • Profile picture of the author onlineleben
        Originally Posted by mano war View Post

        Where is it? any link the provide includes this tracking image, even text links
        You are correct.
        I still use the old linking format (still valid) from times when all the widgets and tools at amazon were not available.
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        http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/asin-number-goes-here/ref=nosim/your-associate-id
        Hope this helps
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  • Profile picture of the author mrgoe
    Why would you remove that ? If I may ask ?
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    • Profile picture of the author mano war
      Originally Posted by mrgoe View Post

      Why would you remove that ? If I may ask ?
      Sure, i don't want to reveal my traffic for one.
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      • Profile picture of the author Samuel Adams
        Originally Posted by mano war View Post

        Sure, i don't want to reveal my traffic for one.
        That could be a very good reason to block the tracking image, especially if the traffic is coming from a source that is prohibited by Amazon. However, you might have other reasons for not wanting them to know.
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        • Profile picture of the author mano war
          Originally Posted by Sarevok View Post

          Amazon has an infamously draconian "ban" policy.

          Is it worth triggering their ire? Maybe consult with them before altering the links, or otherwise finding specification in their TOS.
          Originally Posted by Samuel Adams View Post

          That could be a very good reason to block the tracking image, especially if the traffic is coming from a source that is prohibited by Amazon. However, you might have other reasons for not wanting them to know.
          Yes, so do you have a any suggestions? or experience?
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  • Profile picture of the author Anne Laidlaw
    I would read the TOS before removing it. Hate to rearn a ton then they say you broke the tos.
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  • Profile picture of the author Sarevok
    Amazon has an infamously draconian "ban" policy.

    Is it worth triggering their ire? Maybe consult with them before altering the links, or otherwise finding specification in their TOS.

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    • Profile picture of the author mano war
      Originally Posted by Sarevok View Post

      Amazon has an infamously draconian "ban" policy.

      Is it worth triggering their ire? Maybe consult with them before altering the links, or otherwise finding specification in their TOS.
      Yes, well that is why i asked here so maybe someone knows or have had experiences. in Amazon TOS theres nothign that says you can or can not remove it and i dont want to contact them to get their attention. somethings they just ignore, you know
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  • Profile picture of the author HelpingYouBeAnExpert
    Be careful, those companies ban and ask questions later (if ever).
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