Privacy

• Feb 16, 2026

  I Verified My LinkedIn Identity. Here's What I Actually Handed Over.

  I wanted a blue badge on LinkedIn. To get it, I gave a US company my passport, my face, and my biometric data. Then I read the fine print.

• Feb 05, 2026

  I Asked an AI Chatbot for My Data. I Didn't Expect a Psychological Profile.

  I paid for a premium AI assistant. I used it like an oracle. Then I requested my data under GDPR. Here's what convenience really costs.

• Feb 05, 2026

  I Built an Expense Tracker That Never Leaves My House

  Every finance app wants your transaction data. So I built one that runs on a ThinkPad in my living room.