Paul M. Cook wrote:
> "George" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Paul M. Cook wrote:
>>
>>> I can assure you they keep those records. I know, I helped them do it.
>>> Now what they will do with that info I do not know but they most
>>> definitely keep a history of everything you buy and when and where too.
>>> It's hugely valuable information for advertisers who would pay a lot of
>>> money for it.
>>>
>>> I keep all my cards anonymous. You simply do not have to fill out the
>>> form to get the card. Just tell them you won't but you want the card
>>> anyway. They have to provide it.
>> I am not sure why they would have to provide a purchase tracking ID card
>> to you if you decline to give them your information. I have only tried a
>> few times and in each case they demanded identification and refused to
>> issued the purchase tracking ID card when I refused to give them my
>> driver's license.
>>
>
> You can state that there is a federal law prohibiting them from doing this.
> They have no right to demand your ID. Period. You can legally write down
> that your name is Jose Cuervo or Jim Beam and make up a fake ID number.
> They cannot ask you for your ID. They can only ask to see proof of ID if
> you are writing a check and then it can only be a bank card with your name
> on it. When I got my Albertson's card, I simply got the card and the app,
> said I'd bring the app back next time, they said no, I said I am entitled to
> do that and they said OK. So I have an anonymous card.
>
> Paul
>
>
I can't imagine what federal law might apply. Does it have something to
do with discrimination or something like that?