Questions for In Stores, Secret Surveillance Tracks Your Every Move
How can stores track you?
They have set up some things in the store that communicate with one's phone and can therefore know how long and where they have stayed.
How do these beacons work?
Beacons are described as small, intrusive electronic devices that grocery stores hide from their customers; It works through an app on your phone that communicates with them, informing the company not only that you are going into the store but also how long you stay with different products.
How is the situation when it comes to cell towers and GPS?
Cell towers and gps, are not accurate and give the wrong location.
Why are Bluetooth beacons preferred?
Because it is more accurate and shows a radius about five meters.
How widespread is the use of beacons?
You can find it in airports, shopping malls, subways, buses, taxis, sports arenas, gyms, hotels, hospitals, music festivals, cinemas and museums. So it is widespread.
What do companies need to do to track you?
They just need us to download an app.
How do they get access to your phone?
Thoug an app
What does e.g. Reveal Mobile do?
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