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There's nothing for them to be collecting, other than my steps, heart rate and sleep data.
And your name, height, weight, geolocation, travel patterns, social network, menstrual cycle, and sexual activity. There was already a massive breach exposing personal records of 60 million users. Bit by bit, this all gets compiled and traded on the dark web. Nothing good is going to come of it.
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Why would you be worried about anyone seeing that? The bigger question is why on earth anyone else would be interested in seeing it. The answer is: They're not.
Sure they are. Google's business is collecting data for profit and you're literally giving it to them, and jeopardizing your privacy and sensitive information.
And your name, height, weight, geolocation, travel patterns, social network, menstrual cycle, and sexual activity. There was already a massive breach exposing personal records of 60 million users. Bit by bit, this all gets compiled and traded on the dark web. Nothing good is going to come of it.
Sure they are. Google's business is collecting data for profit and you're literally giving it to them, and jeopardizing your privacy and sensitive information.
None of that stuff is available via fitbit unless you enter it. And if you do add data such as height and weight, how much water and food you've consumed on any particular day, etc. , you can delete or update this later.
Where you are: Well yeah, anyone with a smartphone is theoretically vulnerable to this.
Sexual activity: ? How does that work!
Regarding the Google breach: "..In the case of Google Fi’s breach, Google says the hackers accessed limited customer information, including phone numbers, account status, SIM card serial numbers and information related to details about customers’ mobile service plans, such as whether they have selected unlimited SMS or international roaming..." https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/31/go...r-data-breach/
This thread took a disappointing turn, and it wasn't my intent to personally attack anyone in particular.
Here we have a perfectly simple physical activity - walking - that costs nothing, and that almost anybody can engage in as a healthful escape from the modern world, yet people willfully continue to bring it into every facet of our lives. Some of the earlier posts mentioned no electronics/earbuds, just enjoying being out in nature without distractions of technology.
If one is OCD to the point that they want to count their steps taken every day, digital pedometers have existed for a long time. Most cost less than $20 and aren't sending your daily health stats straight back to Google and beyond.
If one is OCD to the point that they want to count their steps taken every day, digital pedometers have existed for a long time. Most cost less than $20.....
Heck, THAT's what I should have bought
I honestly don't need my vitals monitored...all I wanted was my steps calculated. If only you had mentioned that earlier - could have saved me a ton of $$$
^^I had one once, found at a yard sale for $1 or something. I bought it for fun and clipped it on my sock or sleeve for the day just to see how many steps I took.
I think counting steps only induces more anxiety, like stepping on a scale every day. I personally ignore all of those numbers and just go by how I feel and look, and how my clothes fit, when it comes to fitness.
I love knowing my steps on the walk. I don't count them in real life though just when deliberately exercising. I have a super old pedometer that clips on to my pants. I average 17-21K per session.
I honestly don't need my vitals monitored...all I wanted was my steps calculated. If only you had mentioned that earlier - could have saved me a ton of $$$
Tons, like maybe 50-75 dollars? Sorry, it didn't occur to me. I think the heart rate monitor feature is quite useful. Not sure the pedometers have them. Edit: Also sleep data!
I love knowing my steps on the walk. I don't count them in real life though just when deliberately exercising. I have a super old pedometer that clips on to my pants. I average 17-21K per session.
That's a long walk!
I watched an interview with Mark Sisson and he talked about his changing views on health and fitness. One was that he now favors fast walking over running.
It sure is! Maybe ten miles, definitely over two hours worth. Or maybe the pedometer isn't accurate?
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