> Why does Burger King ask for your name when you order a burger? AT THE DRIVE-THRU!?!? The same goes for Taco Bell. THE TACO DOES NOT NEED TO KNOW MY NAME! Mu

> Why does Burger King ask for your name when you order a burger? AT THE DRIVE-THRU!?!? The same goes for Taco Bell. THE TACO DOES NOT NEED TO KNOW MY NAME! Must be trying to make sure that they give the right order to the right person. I don't think that this is pernicious. I also suspect that it's ephemeral data unlikely to be used for much beyond the scope of this location on this day. > Harbor Freight, I don't need to give you my name (and phone#, and address) to buy a screwdriver They only ask me once and I usually decline with "no thanks" and the transaction occurs without much friction.