[rhaway84773]

Google’s ad network might not have access. But does Google have access?

Because there are many ways Google can leverage this data without giving their ad network access.

Privacy isn’t just about privacy from ads. There are all sorts of non ad related privacy abuses that can exist.

[foobarian]

A while ago now I booked a room on Expedia, which ended in me getting a confirmation email with an itinerary to my Gmail backed address. Lo and behold, few minutes later a CTA pops up on my Android phone offering to create a matching trip in Google's trip planning product. I'm sure it's all above board once you got into the fine print but it was not a pleasant experience.