We trust big companies with our purchases, our searches, and sometimes even our secrets. But what many people don’t realize is that some of these companies that sell your data are also the ones we turn to most. From search engines to mobile apps, these brands collect your personal information and quietly sell it to third-party advertisers, brokers, and data analytics firms. Often buried in fine print or “terms of service,” this practice is legal, but unsettling. Here are seven companies that many Americans trust that are making money from your data, whether you know it or not.
