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Built-in shopping extension sends bad message
A while back Edge added a built-in shopping extension. It claims "We'll automatically find you the best prices and coupons from across the web as you shop.We'll automatically find you the best prices...
There is a comment from developers:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/introducing-shopping-with-microsoft-edge/m-p/1877712/highlight/true#M3842
it also links to the privacy policy page.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/introducing-shopping-with-microsoft-edge/m-p/1877712/highlight/true#M3842
it also links to the privacy policy page.
HotCakeX Thanks for the link. I still feel very strongly that this should be off by default, and any message of its availability should be accompanied by super clear info about how this can be done without affecting your privacy. Stuff like this being turned on during an update makes me stop recommending Edge and leave people on Chrome. I hope MS will reconsider their approach.