Saw this shared and I find it hilarious that the NYtimes hits you with a paywall. So I am Linking both original url and an archive link to avoid the paywall.
Snippet:
When you browse the web, an increasing number of sites and apps are asking for a piece of basic information that you probably hand over without hesitation: your email address.
It may seem harmless, but when you enter your email, you’re sharing a lot more than just that. I’m hoping this column, which includes some workarounds, persuades you to think twice before handing over your email address.