Sex toy apps collect sensitive user data

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App-connected sex toys can collect highly sensitive personal data, including sexual behavior, usage patterns, and location information. This data may be used by companies for product improvement and targeted marketing, or sold to third parties like data brokers, advertisers, and investigators. Users can protect their privacy by reviewing app permissions, reading privacy policies carefully, and understanding data retention and deletion policies before and after use.


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