[Zhyl]

Not in the real sense of 'choose'.

I use a computer. I have to use Windows to access certain common or industry standard software packages.

I have friends. I have to use Facebook or miss out on events or similar. Alternatively, I have to put more effort into bridging the gap. Facebook also build a shadow profile on me whether I use their services or not.

I search the web with a non-google search engine, I have moved my email to a non-gmail service, my browser is not google, my phone is not Android. Yet Google will still collect data about me for advertising purposes.

The fact that they have no official oversight should be terrifying.