"Ye be watched whilst ye plunder the markets! Learn the art o' vanishin' from the scurvy merchants!"
2023-10-02
Beware, me hearties! Ye might not just be partin' with yer doubloons when ye be swashbucklin' in the realm o' online shoppin' and joinin' these fancy loyalty programs, warns a scurvy tech expert.
In the language of a 17th century pirate, if ye be havin' a pulse and an internet connection, them scurvy dogs known as companies be wantin' all the details they can get on what ye be willin' to buy. Arrr, and it be gettin' harder to tell where they be gettin' all that info, matey.These landlubber retailers can track what ye purchase to influence yer buyin' patterns. They be collectin' data on yer purchases, how often ye be buyin', and yer preferences in exchange for some sweet deals. Aye, loyalty programs be havin' ye by the hook.
But it don't stop there, me hearties. These mobile apps be takin' it a step further. If ye let 'em track yer location, they know when ye be in-store. Them coupon notifications ye be gettin' ain't no coincidence, ye savvy?
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth beacons be mappin' where ye go, me matey. Connectin' to free Wi-Fi in a store? That be the trade-off, arrr. And them point-of-sale systems be documentin' yer purchase histories and connectin' 'em to yer email or phone number, if ye be providin' it. And there be some retailers who be usin' AI to analyze yer shoppin' behavior, arrr.
Aye, the trackin' be unavoidable, but fear not, for I be havin' some tips to protect yer privacy better. Listen up, ye scurvy dogs:
And here ye thought all ye had to worry about was findin' a good parkin' spot, arrr! Oh, by the way, if ye be always losin' yer ship, yer maps app can keep track of where ye parked, ye landlubber.
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