Your apps are not free
I often see people complaining about paying for their online apps. They point to another app that's free and wonder why they should have to pay for any app at all.
I'm always confused by these questions, because I assume most people know at this point: No app is free. You pay for these services – your social media apps, your games, your work tools, your browser platform, your fitness apps, education, shopping, finance, podcast, video apps – in exchange for your personal information. You pay with: Your email address Your phone number Your name Your age Your current location Your eye and scrolling movements Your financial information – Your credit score, your debts, salary assets and purchase history Your personal files – Your text messages,…
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