Every company, from the biggest social media giants to your local pizza parlor, seemed to be pestering you to download their app. If you've ever opened Reddit, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or practically any popular service on your phone's web browser, you've likely encountered it. But if you're already a regular user, happily browsing their service through your phone's web browser, why are they still so desperate for you to switch to the app? When you download an app and want to use a particular feature, you're often prompted to grant various permissions. So, the next time you're met with that insistent prompt to download an app, take a moment to consider what you might be giving up.