So Walmart is keeping track of what people buy

[milestogo]

and that includes anything related to reproduction or sexual health.

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Translation: they want to know when women are menstruating and when they are not. When RFK Jr says he wants everyone wearing a "tracker" its because women can use the app to keep track of their menstrual cycle. And then, of course, the federal government can keep track of your reproductive system.

Ugh. Welcome to Gilead.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. Retailers have been doing this for decades. They just didn't tell you about it.

[newdeal2]

3. Every click you make on a website

Is tracked and analyzed.

[LastDemocratInSC]

8. Click stream analysis.

[mopinko]

7. it's the whole point of loyalty cards.

[milestogo]

2. I'm aware that stores keep track of anything that is bought on a credit/charge card.

But I didn't know they could share that information with the government. That is the surveillance state.

[WhiskeyGrinder]

9. They aren't sharing it with the government. Virginia recently strengthened its health info privacy laws and this

informed consent went into effect at the beginning of the month.

[hlthe2b]

4. The only way around it is to go into the store and pay with cash...

Of course, I am really getting tired of the dumbstruck faces on staff when the (usually) one self-checkout that accepts cash is broken and they don't know how to count back change. I used to find it a bit funny, but now it is just sad...

[BOSSHOG]

5. Every chance I get I pay with cash

To lighten my electronic footprint. Yes, I sometimes see the angst in counting change. Very Sad. I mostly use my debit card at the ATM at our bank.

[Melon]

6. You can literally be tracked everywhere. Cameras, cell phone, shopping cards, license plates.

It’s one of the reasons why we have so few serial killers these days.

[GladysKravitz]

10. There are three ways to overcome this problem

1. Don't shop online, ever
2. Use a VPN, always
3. Pay cash, always

Protecting your privacy takes effort. There is a sacrifice, but not a large one.