Are you really private online anymore?

If you’ve ever searched for something once—and then watched ads for it follow you across the internet—this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Smarter Online Safety Show, host Jocelyn King sits down with Charly Leetham, a 40-year tech veteran and self-described “tech wrangler,” to unpack what online privacy actually looks like in today’s AI-driven, data-tracking world.

From the days of dial-up and cassette tapes to modern AI and cybercrime, Charly has truly seen it all. She shares practical, real-world guidance—without jargon or fear tactics—to help everyday people stay safe, sane, and secure online.

In this episode, you’ll learn: -Why online “privacy” isn’t what it used to be -How marketers and hackers track your data—and how to limit it -The danger of upgrading too fast… and the even bigger risk of skipping updates -Why hackers love software release notes -What personal information you should never share online -How to spot red flags when websites ask for your details -Simple habits that can dramatically reduce your risk of identity theft -How AI is changing cybercrime—and how to stay protected without being technical

Connect with Charly: -Intagram: https://www.instagram.com/ask_charly_leetham -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskCharlyLeetham/ -LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlyleetham/ -Twitter: https://x.com/yourbizmgr -Website: https://askcharlyleetham.com/

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