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Discussion on: Why do websites ask me where I'm from?

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Adrian B.G.

If you are selecting it, it is your responsibility. Also it is easier to implement, and avoid the case where you are an expat or just travelling.
The ads probably get the data from the company you are filling out too, so it is a 2 way street. The ip-geo based is a fallback.

This would be a job for the browser auto-fill forms feature.