User:KolbertBot

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This user account is a bot operated by Jon Kolbert (talk). It is used to make repetitive automated or semi-automated edits that would be extremely tedious to do manually, in accordance with the bot policy. The bot is currently inactive but retains the approval of the community.
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This bot is responsible for the conversion of HTTP external links to HTTPS for compatible websites. The migration to HTTPS is for security purposes, as it helps protect data integrity and user privacy.

Here's an article from Google Developers' writer Kayce Basques further explaining Why HTTPS Matters.

Tasks

Task	Description
Task 1	Conversion of HTTP external links to HTTPS
Task 2	Remove referral data from URLs