Emails being clicked automatically can happen with subscribers who have strict security settings, especially those using .edu or .gov domains. These domains preload links and images in your emails to check safety, which triggers automatic clicks.
You can test this by adding a hidden link in your email and checking if it registers clicks.
If many subscribers use strict domains, ask them to provide personal email addresses. For online forms, include a note advising users to use personal emails instead of work or government addresses. This helps track clicks accurately and avoids inflated click data.