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How streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ detect your location and enforce geo-restrictions using IP, DNS, and device fingerprinting.
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Tracking & Privacy9 min read
How Streaming Services Detect Your Real Location
Streaming platforms use IP geolocation, DNS analysis, browser fingerprinting, and more to enforce regional content restrictions. Here's how it all works.
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