The document discusses the mechanisms of real-time bidding (RTB) in online advertising, detailing the roles of different platforms such as supply-side platforms (SSP), demand-side platforms (DSP), and data management platforms (DMP). It highlights the extensive data leakage that occurs through this process, allowing advertisers to gather personal data from users without transparency. The document also emphasizes the implications of this data leakage on user privacy and trust in online advertising systems.