Yet they have your IP address, thus your geographical location. Now, they can present local ads and regional offerings tempting you to buy stuff locally and give up your information to be sold to anyone who wants it.
At least Cathy’s Mom has the right attitude about sharing personal information online. Although it does get a little tough ordering online without providing a shipping address. I did recently purchase from a site that was not ‘locked’ so I called them and ordered by phone instead. No way I am providing a credit card number to an unprotected site.
Beautiful sunny spring day today with an amazing 70F temperature. Very untypical for this late in November. Perfect for visiting our local Village Noel but not for me. Feeling better but still very little energy so after the comics it is nap time. We did get out to purchase our real tree for Christmas earlier today. It won’t come into the house for another couple of weeks but we did get a good balsam.
I went to a site and did a checkout as “guest”. Minutes later I received an email with a link to activate “my account”. I had to have an email exchange with their customer support to explain what “guest” means. I finally did get my order and they agreed to delete “my account”, which should never have been created without my PRIOR consent.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Yet they have your IP address, thus your geographical location. Now, they can present local ads and regional offerings tempting you to buy stuff locally and give up your information to be sold to anyone who wants it.
hendelca Premium Member about 2 years ago
At least Cathy’s Mom has the right attitude about sharing personal information online. Although it does get a little tough ordering online without providing a shipping address. I did recently purchase from a site that was not ‘locked’ so I called them and ordered by phone instead. No way I am providing a credit card number to an unprotected site.
Beautiful sunny spring day today with an amazing 70F temperature. Very untypical for this late in November. Perfect for visiting our local Village Noel but not for me. Feeling better but still very little energy so after the comics it is nap time. We did get out to purchase our real tree for Christmas earlier today. It won’t come into the house for another couple of weeks but we did get a good balsam.
Have a wonderful Saturday today!
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
I went to a site and did a checkout as “guest”. Minutes later I received an email with a link to activate “my account”. I had to have an email exchange with their customer support to explain what “guest” means. I finally did get my order and they agreed to delete “my account”, which should never have been created without my PRIOR consent.
rgcviper about 2 years ago
In my mind, you can never be too careful online. I do the best I can, though it ain’t easy since so much [junk … ] is out there. However, I manage.
HI, MOM. Hello, “Cathy” Clan.