Out of force of habit I deny any application that asks my location.
I know what you mean.... those old habits are hard to break. I often joke that I am so old... That I still carry pocket change and I don't even know why.
Whereas... I really am attracted to the idea of living in the boonies in an off-grid "
Earthship" made from old tires and shipping containers. But... it ain't gone-a-happen. Meanwhile... all my private information has been hacked at least 3 times, and the NSA listens to every work I speak. Somehow... I think letting an app know my location... isn't so scary.
As a suggestion...... you might want to compile an alternate ID. Pick it, write it down... and stick to it for on-line and other meaningless crap.
Misspell your name
Use a different address
change your birthdate (and year)
use the zip code for that 'other" post office
I always claim to be a guy named Tom... who lives in Canada.