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usonian

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7. Yup, every transaction is recorded, and in most cases, the data sold.

Reply to Bengus81 (Reply #4)

Fri Mar 7, 2025, 12:10 PM

Mar 2025

Surveillance Capitalism at its worst.

Living in California helps since vendors are aware of our enhanced protections, but sure, creeps gonna be creeps.

And progressive states' Attorneys General are fighting the Fuhrer.

Good for them!

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Google is pure evil. Google tracks you like Lieutenant Colombo. Stop using it and use alternatives today. [View all] usonian Mar 2025 OP

I use DuckDuckGo. nt CousinIT Mar 2025 #1

K'n'R justaprogressive Mar 2025 #2

Thanks Northern_Light Mar 2025 #3

I use DDG. but it sometimes infuriates me, and I let them know in the feedback. usonian Mar 2025 #5

Unfortunately everyone collects and sells your info......... Bengus81 Mar 2025 #4

Yup, every transaction is recorded, and in most cases, the data sold. usonian Mar 2025 #7

You can add the 'Ghostery' add-on to your browser to block pretty much all site tracking. kysrsoze Mar 2025 #6

Thank you for posting this. milestogo Mar 2025 #8