One of the most fascinating facts about online advertising is how every product or business you interact with from your TV to your grocery store literally sells your data to advertisers EXCEPT the companies everyone thinks sells your data, social media apps and Google.
The answer to why your Smart TV was so cheap is that part of the price is your viewing habits being used and sold for targeted advertising.
https://www.notus.org/2024-election/streaming-tv-campaign-ads