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by lancesells 1486 days ago
I've gotten to the point where signing up for anything is rare. I used to try out all types of tools to see if they help me work, or sign up for the "10% discount" at some new store.

But then you start to realize what happens to your info. If I buy running shorts from Nike I'll start getting junk mail from running and fitness brands to my home address. If I back something on Kickstarter I get spam coming from other Kickstarter campaigns.

Lately I've started reading privacy policies more than signing up. Here's something from Pelotons policy on what they collect:

> Voice and Likeness: Your visual image, likeness and voice recording (e.g., via photographs, video and/or CCTV) if you visit our studios and/or showrooms or participate in live studio classes. Additionally, Peloton fitness equipment and the Peloton App may contain a camera, microphone and voice control features. These features are in use only when activated by you, for example, to use the Peloton Guide, to take a Peloton user profile photo or to initiate or accept a video chat from another user and, for usage of the Peloton App, any device settings that you have activated.