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Yes, I understand that. However, do you acknowledge that current monetization methods for "free tiers" of services generally involve cookies/tracking? If so, you also acknowledge said free tiers must go away if the service is to operate in EU, correct? If so, wouldn't you agree the EU poor will have access to fewer online services than their USA peers?


> do you acknowledge that current monetization methods for "free tiers" of services generally involve cookies/tracking?

I guess it depends wether you consider free plans to be a loss leader for the paid plans.

If you don't want to operate a free service that is without tracking, then don't. No-one is forcing you to, but you should be aware that you still need to follow the law for paying users too.




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