Mastodawn

What's the worst privacy compromise that you are willing to admit you make?

What's the worst privacy compromise that you are willing to admit you make? - Sopuli

I’ve got to make a decision and want to take a room temperature check on what sacrifices people find acceptable for their own comfort.

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Matt 3d ago

Grocery store rewards programs. I know they are designed to link purchases to me, but the financial savings is worth the loss of privacy for me.

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crank0271 3d ago

In many stores, they will swipe “a store card” for you at the register if you ask them. I believe I’ve even seen the option on some self-checkout stations. I’ve only had trouble with this once or twice. But it may be worth risking for the privacy (and monetary) savings.

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Matt

This works for cases where just being a member gets a lower price, but at least some stores have digital coupons that need to be added to my account. This would not work with a generic card. It is definitely a good tip for stores where it does work though.