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I am under no illusions that Apple keeps this information. I've opted out of iAds so I know that my data is not being used against me, and Apple do not sell my data to third-parties.

To be clear, Spotify using my habits and data to improve their service I have no problem with; it makes a better service for me! Same with Apple.

Maybe I should have explained clearer in my original comment (though I thought it was obvious) but I have no problem dealing with companies that I deal with; it's companies I DONT have an arrangement with who I have trouble trusting they wont use my data against me.

And now it appears that Spotify is one of those companies. And all I want to do is stream my playlists on the way to work. Now I have to consider that they may be selling my contacts lists, movements, etc;

It's a plain cash grab at my expense. And I wont do business with businesses that don't respect me or my data.

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1. (derogatory) product designed without love or care, with the sole intent of generating profits 2. (politics) Legislation that serves primarily the purpose of generating revenue. 3. An activity engaged in with the intention of making money quickly. 4. The money generated by a cash grab. 5. A game in which players attempt to grab as much money as possible.