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People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. The author may want to read the privacy policy[0] for the site they are publishing their story on. They are collecting all sorts of data that they don't need to. And IANAL but apparently your rights to access the data they hold on you are restricted only to locations where they legally have to allow it.

[0] https://theintercept.com/privacy-policy/




A few highlights from the privacy policy:

> We may automatically collect information such as: Device connectivity and configuration data, including the type of device you’re using (computer, mobile phone, tablet, etc.), the operating system running on that device, the type and version of browser software you’re using, the resolution of your computer monitor or other device display, and the screen colors available on your device;

> We may obtain information about you from other sources, and combine such information with information we have collected about you through the Services. To the extent we combine such third-party sourced information with information we have collected about you on the Services, we will treat the combined information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. These third-party sources vary over time, but have included third-party donor partners and publicly available sources.

> We and our Service Providers may collect and store your information in log files as well as through the use of cookies, web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels”), embedded scripts, and other tracking technologies now and hereafter developed (“Tracking Technologies”).

> Do Not Track. Your browser or device may include “Do Not Track” functionality. At this time, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

> Our agents, vendors, consultants, and other service providers (“Service Providers”) may receive or be given access to your information in connection with their work on our behalf. These Service Providers are prohibited from using your information for any purpose other than to provide this assistance, although we may permit them to use aggregate information which does not identify you or de-identified data for other purposes.




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