Web coupons know lots about you, and they tell

Printed or sent to cell phones, the coupons look standard, but they can contain a startling amount of data.
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[apcsilver]

Digital coupons are the latest trends now a days. Who doesn't like to have a product at a discount price. There are various sites who provide coupons at a discounted rates. This seems to be a new business.

[sanenazok]

Your comment would have been timely if it was 2001 or even 1999. The only reason why this is a story is because the companies are now tracking social media participation - an obvious thing to do.

[dargon19888]

Those of us who know better prefer privacy than a discount. There are other ways to get a discount than to give up your privacy.