We know AC 'shares' data with their partners and about a year ago we were given the option in the User Agreement to opt out of sharing our data, I opted out immediately and received confirmation that I was opted out.
So here is my question and I hope the responses from those more programming savvy can address it:
Once opted out I didn't receive a 'new AC' and no one from AC asked to remote in to alter my AC so I presume whatever data collection mechanism/process built into AC remains active. Presumably wherever the data goes there is a 'don't use data from me' switch turned on.
So what are the processes within AC to collect what data? which interactions/tab clicks activate those processes? what possible delays can these processes cause? could it be that until said collection process completes the program is put on hold until released by said process?
Yes it's 4AM and the free association part of my brain is spinning but would appreciate some learned responses.