Having access to the Internet is a privilege. But, users are paying more than what they think to be apart of the World Wide Web. They're paying with personal information. Google and Facebook have a privacy policy that breaks down just how much they take.
Google will take information like searches, device information, log information, unique application numbers, cookies, and even your location. So how do they use this information? Google claims it uses your information to provide a better service. This claim has some truth. With more information, Google can provide more relevant advertisements, search results and online connections. But, you lose a lot of privacy.
Facebook works the same way, only in more detail. The service Facebook provides requires users to share very personal information everyday. Just about every piece of information is given to Facebook. Not only what you post, but also what your friends post is all given away. Status updates, comments, tags and a wealth of other information is sacrificed to enjoy the benefits Facebook provides. Facebook claims it uses information to provide friend suggestions, measure the success of ads, and allow location features.
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