Understanding the Tracking System
LiFi tracks a wide range of browsing behaviors directly within your browser, without sending any data elsewhere. This local-first model empowers you with rich insights into your digital activity, from how you spend your time to how websites interact with your privacy.
This page breaks down each tracking category, how it works, what it reveals, and why it matters.
Navigation Tracking
What it Tracks
URL
The address of the visited page
Timestamp
When the visit occurred
Navigation Type
Load, reload, redirect, back/forward
Use Cases and Benefits
Understand which websites you visit most frequently
Reconstruct your daily browsing flow
Detect patterns like switching between work and distractions
Time Tracking
What it Tracks
Time on Page
Duration of activity per tab
Session Length
Total time spent in a browser session
Focus/Blur Events
Tracks when a tab or window is active/inactive
Use Cases and Benefits
Identify time-wasting sites vs productive usage
Improve awareness of attention span and multitasking habits
Build accurate session timelines
Page Metadata Collection
What it Tracks
Page Title
Name of the webpage
Referrer
Previous page or source of the visit
Language
Browser language setting
Platform/Agent
Device and browser information
Geolocation
Optional city and country data
Use Cases and Benefits
Understand where each session starts and how it flows
See how different devices or platforms affect your habits
Provide context to AI summaries and time analytics
Search Query Tracking
What it Tracks
Query Text
Exact search input by the user
Search Engine
Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, etc.
Timestamp
When the search occurred
Page Context
Where the search was performed
Use Cases and Benefits
Analyze your most frequent searches over time
Understand curiosity trends across platforms
Track whether searches relate to productivity or leisure
Interaction Tracking
What it Tracks
Clicks
Buttons, links, CTAs
Hovers
Elements the mouse rests over
Scroll Milestones
25%, 50%, 75%, 100% depth on a page
Forms
Input focus and form submissions
Use Cases and Benefits
Differentiate between passive browsing and active engagement
Detect deep reading vs surface-level skimming
Understand what grabs your attention on specific pages
Cookie Tracking
What it Tracks
Cookie Events
Set, update, or delete events per cookie
Cookie Metadata
secure, httpOnly, sameSite, expiration flags
Domain Scope
Tracks first-party vs third-party cookies
Change Causes
Why a cookie was changed or created
Use Cases and Benefits
Reveal invisible trackers from ads or embedded scripts
Spot domains that aggressively modify or inject cookies
Improve your privacy awareness and scoring
Quick Overview Table
Navigation
Which sites you visit and in what order
Behavioral mapping
Time
How long you actually engage with each page
Attention analysis
Metadata
Extra context for visits (titles, referrers, etc.)
Session clarity
Search Queries
What you look for across different engines
Search behavior insights
Interactions
What actions you take, not just pages you visit
Engagement profiling
Cookie Monitoring
Who is tracking you and how
Privacy risk awareness
Final Thoughts
LiFi’s tracking system is built not to surveil you, but to inform and empower you. Each feature gives you a different lens to view your browsing — whether you're trying to cut distractions, understand your digital habits, or defend your privacy.
All data stays local. No account is required. No data is sent out.
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