It was mentioned in my previous post that “users have been reassured their private searching information will be used only for advertising.”
Something to remember is that in order for these beloved services to remain free, advertising is necessary. Google’s new policy is meant to bring in more ad revenue. Yes, your browsing history will be tracked if you consent to the new policy, but you can’t be personally identified with it. Until then, I don’t think users have much to worry about.
In order for these services to remain free, we need to endure a few ads on our sidebars now and then. I see no harm in having my browsing history aid in making these ads appeal to me more. Regardless, I’m still not going to click on them. However, we need to remember that some people do click them, and that helps Google maintain its free services for us.
With that, I pose some questions to my readers:
Do you approve of the new privacy policy if it means continuing free services? If you disagree with the policy, could you really stop using its services, or have they become too far integrated in your online routine?
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“Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” - Arnold Bennett
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