This is a way that Google is trying to bring us better integration with Google Services and your Google Profile. It is not a data mining tool to be sold to the highest bidder. Stop being paranoid. And for those complaining of phone memory or data plans.... Stop buying low end cheap pre paids. You get what you pay for. If your cheap expect cheap. Buy even a mid-range new phone and you won't have an issue.
March 29 2017