Your data is your right.
Educate yourself here.
In a world that is seemingly huddling together around increasingly authoritarian ideas of governing, it is a matter of civil rights that app users the world over can protect their data in better ways. But if civil rights aren’t catalyst enough for a new, global discourse around data ownership, the threat of AI should be concerning. We believe that data ownership is a fundamental right.
So we curate important resources to help you reclaim that right.
At the bottom of this page you'll find our recommended reading.
Here are the primary ways your data is being monetized
Selling data to third parties.
This is the most common way that web companies monetize data. Businesses that collect data can sell it to other businesses that want to use it for their own purposes.
Using data to target advertising.
This is another common way that web companies monetize data. Businesses can use data about their users to target advertising more effectively. This can be done by showing users ads that are relevant to their interests or demographics.
Using data to improve products and services.
Businesses can also use data to improve their products and services. This can be done by using data to identify problems, track user behavior, and test new features.
Using data to gather insights.
Businesses can also use data to generate insights about their customers and markets. This information can be used to make better decisions about product development, marketing, and pricing.
