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I hardly call the €800 I paid for my phone 'free'. I should not be tracked at that price.


Apple does not track you. You can pay your €800 and not be tracked.

It is when you choose to install apps by third parties that the IDFA may be used.

The IDFA is also specifically designed so that it can not be used to track you across apps and sites, but only for limited cases by one vendor.


The property owner does not track you. You can pay your $2000/month and not be tracked.

It is when you choose to have a pizza delivered to you, or a package sent to you by third parties that hidden cameras overlooking your bed, your kitchen, and your toilet, may be used.

The camera is also specifically designed so that it cannot be used to track you across other buildings, but only for limited cases by one vendor.




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