Does the internet keep online purchases private?

[460]

When someone buys something online, do they send information to people or companies in the same area as you?

Thanks for the help
And if they do where would they send info and what would they do with it?

[raina_vissora]

It depends on where you're shopping. Some companies sell your info, and some don't.

[Xavier]

"the internet" is too vague. It's a big place, some websites can be trusted some can't.