> The widespread assumption that Google collects all data all the time and uses it for everything is ridiculous. Maybe they fail to use it competently but it

> The widespread assumption that Google collects all data all the time and uses it for everything is ridiculous. Maybe they fail to use it competently but it definitely collects a lot of data and attempting to stop it results in punitive reactions and disabling of features not needing it - and repeated badgering to permit Google to collect data again. Google also collects data that I was initially unaware that it is collecting.