The good thing about some coupon apps is that they track your location, so they can alert you to nearby coupon offers. The not-so-good thing about some coupon apps is that they track your location, so they know when you’re near a store, when you’re not, when you’re home, when you’re at work, and so on.

And the really concerning thing is that some coupon apps are apparently sharing this information with third-party data monetization firms, likely without your knowledge.  Here’s the link to the entire article from Coupons in the News.