Author: Ed Itor

Does Costco App Need these permissions?

A neighbor wanted to use the Costco app <play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=com.costco.app.android&hl=en_US&gl=US> to have the digital member card and just use their phone for shopping instead of carrying a physical card. They asked if it was a a good idea.
Checked the permissions in the play store
Why does Costco need to read messages, emails and browser history? [image: image.png]
The benefit of the app is not worth giving up privacy IMHOP.

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