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Kappa Specific => General Kappa Discussion => Topic started by: Sly Bob on June 13, 2024, 07:02:22 PM

Title: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Sly Bob on June 13, 2024, 07:02:22 PM
Is nothing sacred anymore? Your insurance company will do pretty well anything to find out how you drive. Be careful what apps you install on your mobile phone.

https://jalopnik.com/your-favorite-apps-know-how-you-drive-and-theyre-snitc-1851537854

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT7AZbR2Tck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT7AZbR2Tck)
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: TomatoSoup on June 13, 2024, 07:51:50 PM
With Gas Buddy at least, you have to opt in, and the opt-in page pretty much says your data is going to insurance companies.  It says words to the effect of" "do you want to save on insurance?". So, no, no thanks.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Sly Bob on June 13, 2024, 08:18:14 PM
I know some years ago I had an app on my phone from the insurance company. They said that it couldn't raise your rates but could possibly lower them. I tend to stop as soon as the light turns yellow and was penalized for that. Certainly won't allow an app like that on my phone again.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Sol Asylum on June 13, 2024, 11:43:25 PM
That's why I use GJ's name and address when I sign up for that stuff.  He's in Cali so his insurance is already too much money for no good reason.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: elff on July 07, 2024, 05:26:13 PM
I am surprised Google and Facebook have not been found to be doing the same thing
People don't seem to mind giving either them all their information for free.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Sol Asylum on July 07, 2024, 08:56:26 PM
I can't believe all the idiots posting about illegal things that they are doing on social media.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Ironhide on July 12, 2024, 06:50:04 PM
First, yes I'm still alive! :D

Quote from: Sly Bob on June 13, 2024, 07:02:22 PM
Is nothing sacred anymore? Your insurance company will do pretty well anything to find out how you drive. Be careful what apps you install on your mobile phone.

https://jalopnik.com/your-favorite-apps-know-how-you-drive-and-theyre-snitc-1851537854

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT7AZbR2Tck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT7AZbR2Tck)

That's the reason why I don't own a smartphone!!

I've a Sony Ericson from 2002 and that's all I need. :lol:

Quote from: Sol Asylum on July 07, 2024, 08:56:26 PM
I can't believe all the idiots posting about illegal things that they are doing on social media.

I'm not on any social media.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: elff on July 23, 2024, 03:06:36 PM
Flip phone for the win!

I am getting close to ditching a smart phone as well. Especially with everything going AI
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Sly Bob on July 23, 2024, 03:25:29 PM
Yeah Elf, there are some pretty compelling flip phones out there now. I've considered doing the same.
Title: Re: Gas Buddy is likely spying on you and sending it to your insurance.
Post by: Gentleman Jack on July 24, 2024, 12:28:21 AM
Quote from: Sol Asylum on June 13, 2024, 11:43:25 PM
That's why I use GJ's name and address when I sign up for that stuff.  He's in Cali so his insurance is already too much money for no good reason.

I save on all sorts of things by claiming to be Canadian, so I get it!