> I just don't want them advertising to me, or selling my data. Google doesn't sell your data. They sell the opportunity for companies to place their ads bas

> I just don't want them advertising to me, or selling my data. Google doesn't sell your data. They sell the opportunity for companies to place their ads based on Google's placement algorithms, which use your data. There is a big difference, and while I don't expect the general population makes the distinction I think on HN people should understand this.