Consumers' names and additional information likely become part of ________ whenever they enter a sweepstakes, apply for a credit card, visit a Web site, or send a tweet.
A) other consumers' contact lists
B) telemarketers' lists
C) their computer's cookie history
D) a company's database
E) the FTC's surveys regarding online privacy

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When consumers enter a sweepstakes, apply for a credit card, visit a website, or send a tweet, their names and additional information become part of a company's database, which is used to target them with future marketing campaigns or sales efforts. This information is not typically shared with other consumers, telemarketers, or the FTC, but it may be stored in the form of browser cookies for future reference.

Consumers' Names and Additional Information Likely Become Part of ________