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The Silent Cost of Ignoring First-Party Data Collection

Ignoring first-party data collection hurts growth teams by inflating acquisition spend, weakening brand trust, and exposing the business to legal risk. Without a solid, consent-driven data moat, every cheap lead becomes a liability that can explode into a costly breach. In August 2026, Forbes estimated Peter Thiel's net