The use of secret tracking also subverts the pricing signals needed for the free market. Users aren't informed that the website is subsidized by the sale of the

The use of secret tracking also subverts the pricing signals needed for the free market. Users aren't informed that the website is subsidized by the sale of the users' information, much less the details of the arrangements and monetary amounts. If the total price of the website without the secret costs of tracking were presented upfront, it would be less of an issue.