Who Sees My Digital Footprint? The Surprising Answer

Understanding Who Has Access to Your Digital Footprint

One of the biggest questions people have is, “Who’s actually looking at my digital footprint?” The answer is complicated because multiple groups interact with it every day.

Companies and Advertisers

Social media platforms and search engines track your online behavior to deliver targeted ads. They can see what you like, what you buy, and even what you search for late at night.

Employers and Schools

Before offering you a job or accepting you into a program, recruiters and admissions officers often check your online presence. What they see can shape decisions about your future.

Friends, Family, and the Public

Even when you share something privately, it can be screenshotted, reshared, or saved. Once it’s online, it’s hard to fully control who will see it.

The Audience No One Thinks About: Your Family’s Future Generations

Beyond companies and strangers, there’s another group that will one day “see” your digital footprint - your children and grandchildren. The photos, videos, and posts you share now may one day become the only record they have of your everyday life. That’s why it’s important to be intentional about what you leave behind.

From Tracked to Treasured: How Mae Makes Your Digital Footprint Meaningful

Mae changes the narrative. Instead of your footprint being something mined for ads or judged by outsiders, Mae helps transform it into something meaningful. By curating your memories into collections, your digital footprint becomes a story your loved ones can cherish - not just a trail of data others can exploit.