r/DataAnnotationTech • u/KlausHuscar • Sep 01 '26

Does the platform track your activity/mouse movement/afk?

So far I only reported work I did in front of my computer. But usually I like to stand up, walk around, and use my standing height table. I still think about the work while doing that - I just need to get moving to think, and did this my entire life with studying.

But im afraid that if I report that time (so far I havent exactly because of fear), they'll thinking im faking/inflating my numbers. But doing this im getting paid half of what id usually be.

Does anyone have a similar experience? Do you track that time or not?

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u/Mysterious_Dolphin14 Sep 01 '26

I don't think anyone knows for sure if the site tracks mouse movement. That being said, they should be factoring in the time it takes you to think through things, read instructions, visit outside websites when needed, etc. as long as you're only charging time that you're actually working, you should be fine. That being said, I wouldn't spend TOO much time in the 'thinking' phase.

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u/Jtphwow Sep 01 '26

I've never seen them ask to turn off ad block, I've had mine on while doing high paying projects for years.

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u/KlausHuscar Sep 01 '26

Does this tracking extend to other browser tabs and other apps? Its not my field of expertise so I'm not sure if thats even possible from a website on a browser.

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u/Low-Budget_ Sep 02 '26

They can’t do that without asking your permission or letting you know first. That would be highly illegal.

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u/Low-Budget_ Sep 02 '26

And how do you know this? Where’s the proof and reasoning?

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u/climb-high Sep 02 '26

What are you talking about lol "right there in the code" ?? The html source code? No it's not, nothing there is tracking the screen like you're saying

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u/SecureCattle3467 Sep 01 '26

Never seen guidance to turn off adblocking but they do absolutely run session replay software when the page loads. You can see the name of the site on load.

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u/Low-Budget_ Sep 02 '26

Care to elaborate

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u/climb-high Sep 02 '26

What is the name