The google servers apparently takes url hash prefix. Does tencent do the same? If so is it still considered a gdpr violation? There is not much info in a url hash prefix.
Suppose peeps going to HN are suspect. Then anyone who often produces hash prefixes that match HN is suspect.
When you start getting sequences, you could possible start matching how people navigate a website.
Essentially, a hash-prefix allows you to rule out / semi confirm guesses about browsing behavior.