Kink.com Users Claim Porn Site Shared Their Kinks with Google

In a plot twist straight out of a digital-age scandal, two New York residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Kink.com, alleging the BDSM-focused porn site secretly shared their viewing habits with Google.

According to the lawsuit, Kink.com employed Google tracking tools, including "tracking pixels," to monitor users' activities on the site without their consent. These tools allegedly recorded detailed information, such as the titles and URLs of videos watched, and transmitted this data to Google.

The plaintiffs argue that this clandestine data sharing violates several privacy laws, including the Video Privacy Protection Act and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. They claim Kink.com prioritized marketing gains over user privacy by entering into a "devil’s bargain" with Google.

The lawsuit seeks to represent anyone who watched videos on Kink.com and had their sensitive information disclosed to third parties without consent. The plaintiffs allege this breach of privacy has caused emotional distress and a loss of trust in online services.

As the case unfolds in California federal court, it serves as a stark reminder: even in the realm of fantasy, privacy is paramount.