The Booty Report

News and Updates for Swashbucklers Everywhere

"Arrr matey! PayPal be itchin' to spy on ye, 'less ye be doin' this trickery!"

2024-10-01

Arrr, matey! The winds've shifted, and by default, yer privacy be walkin’ the plank! If ye treasure yer secrets, ye best opt out! Here be the chart to save yer booty – follow it or be left in Davy Jones’ locker!

Ahoy mateys! Gather 'round, fer I be bringin’ ye news from the digital seas where the scallywags o' PayPal be plottin’ to hand over yer precious booty—err, data—without so much as a "by yer leave!" Aye, it be true! Starting November 27, 2024, they be lookin' to share yer secrets with third-party merchants to “personalize yer shoppin' experience.” But fear not, ye still got time to hoist the Jolly Roger and opt out before they pilfer yer privacy!

Now, listen well! If ye be in the US, set sail to yer profile’s Settings, then to Data & privacy. There, ye’ll find the nefarious Personalized shopping option toggled on by default—shift that scallywag to off! If ye be in the UK, navigate to Interest-based marketing in yer settings and do the same. Aye, it be like searchin’ for buried treasure, savvy?

But ‘tis not just PayPal; LinkedIn, Facebook, and other sea dogs be makin’ similar moves to hoist yer data without so much as a “please.” So keep yer eyes peeled, me hearties, and guard yer loot like a true pirate. Together, we can make ‘em walk the plank for their sneaky ways!

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