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   Chris Green to hugybear@gmx.net   
   Re: Anybody use Temu?   
   03 Dec 25 10:01:11   
   
   From: cl@isbd.net   
      
   Jörg Lorenz  wrote:   
   > On 03.12.25 10:13, Chris Green wrote:   
   > > Jörg Lorenz  wrote:   
   > >> On 02.12.25 22:48, AJL wrote:   
   > >>> Arizona is suing online retailer Temu, alleging the platform illegally   
   > >>>  collects personal information and data from its customers.   
   > >>   
   > >> Those who use Temu do not deserve better.   
   > >> TikTok is Pooh Bear's tool to spy on young people.   
   > >> Temu is the tool with the same purpose to spy on adults.   
   > >>   
   > > Why would I actually care if Temu knows that I bought a pair of boots?   
   > > They know my name and address (so do zillions of other people) and   
   > > that's about it.   
   >   
   > You are extremely naive: They can profile you to the full extent with   
   > their app. You seem not being aware of what apps on an Android can do by   
   > default if you do not restrict them.   
   >   
   ... and that's why I don't use apps for any of my buying!  If I buy on   
   line it's **always** using my desktop or laptop computer.   
      
   I agree, it's all those apps on mobile phones that can gather data   
   about me/you/them.   
      
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   Chris Green   
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