Even stores that accept cash collect statistical data on customer purchases in the form of loyalty programs. This can be linked to identity with phone numbers and then associated with other data points.

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At least you have the option to not sign up….until they scan your eyes with surveillance cameras.

Yeah, until then there is an option. It's essentially selling the data in exchange for a small discount.

Yep. If the service is free you’re the product being sold. Follow the fiat, find the angle. It never fails.

Stalking is big business!