It has become common for retailers to ask for your personal information. When checking out of a store, I get asked this: “Can I have your phone number, please?”

I hate when I check out at stores and get asked for personal information such as phone number, birth date, and address. It has become the norm everywhere!

I don’t mind giving my Zip code because that can help them find out where to open a new store, but they ask for more than that. The problem is that retailers want to collect more personal information about you such as your phone number, address, birth date, etc. I don’t like being asked about that especially when there are people standing behind me. I find it really annoying, especially if I’m in a rush and all I want to do is checking out! I usually say “Sorry, I’d rather not”.

Sometimes I think about it as a way of sending coupons to customers and keeping them informed about sales. Yet, this is my personal information, and I personally have no idea how or where it is going to be used. They can trace me down with my phone number, birthday, or address.

Plus, it bothers me when they keep asking if you open up a credit card with them, you’ll save 25% on your entire purchase! I don’t see any problem offering that option to your customers, but I hate when they are pushy about that! They are like high pressure commission salespeople!

Some people don’t mind giving up their rights in exchange for low prices, but I’m not!

So my advice is that protect your privacy by NOT revealing your personal information.