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"The Spinner* sends you an innocent looking link. This link is sent to the target via text message. When the target presses the link, a cookie connected to the link attaches itself to the target’s phone."

Is this legal? I never click on links sent via SMS.

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The person setting this up gets sent the link from The Spinner, and then has to figure out how to get it loaded on the target's device. Texting it to someone who trusts you (enough to click on a link anyway) is one way to get it done.

Their FAQ says it's legal! ...In the same section that says users are required to show targets the terms of use and privacy policy.

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