"You download a new app, eager to get past the sign-in page and all the pop-ups asking you if you're super sure you don't want to pay for the premium version. When you're almost there, the app asks you to agree to a lengthy privacy policy. If you're like me and you lack caution, you hastily check yes and move on. This scenario is becoming an increasingly common problem as more gadgets require companion apps to control them. And sex toys are no exception."
"With research showing that the global sex toy market continues to grow steadily-it's expected to top $80 billion by 2030-it only makes sense that this wildly popular electronics sector also turned to app-pairing technology. Of course, if you're worried about a paired app collecting data about how you're using the device, it might be alarming to consider what types of data a sex toy's app is tracking."
App-paired sex toys are increasingly common as the global market grows toward an estimated $80 billion by 2030. Companion apps frequently request consent through lengthy privacy policies that many users accept without reading. App-connected sex toys can collect highly sensitive information, including sexual behavior details, usage frequency, intensity settings, partner connections, location data, and IP addresses. Data collection can include information from linked partners during long-distance play. Companies may use collected data to improve products and target marketing. The breadth of data collected and routine user consent raise significant privacy and safety concerns for users and their partners.
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