I was browsing for a game and came across this site, which immediately prompted me to select an option. If all you did was read the top part, you’d think “Platinum” would be the best choice. But no. It seems they’re deliberately trying to trick people into giving away the most information by making it seem “superior.”

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I’m not sure how to add alt text to an image post, so I’ll describe the image here:

Three screenshots lined up in a row. Each image includes a URL to the site marmaladegamestudio .com at the top. Below that, each image says, “We believe your data is your property and support your right to privacy and transparency. Select a Data Access Level and Duration to choose how we use and share your data.” Below that are three buttons, labeled, “Silver,” “Gold,” and “Platinum.” In the left image, Silver is selected, and it says, “Highest level of privacy. Data accessed for necessary basic operations only.” In the middle image, Gold is selected, and it says, “Balanced experience. Data accessed for content personalisation and site optimisation.” On the right image, Platinum is selected, and it says, “Highest level of personalisation. Data accessed to make ads and media more relevant. Data shared with 3rd parties may be used to track you on this site and other sites you visit.”