Serious answer: it's a dark pattern. No manufacturer should have the right to hide a demand for personal data to use their product. These manufacturers rely o

Serious answer: it's a dark pattern. No manufacturer should have the right to hide a demand for personal data to use their product. These manufacturers rely on the fact they request it after you've purchased the device, rather than disclose terms of service and requirements prior to purchase. This is intentional so the consumer can not make a fully informed decision.