I can absolutely, positively, without a doubt, confirm that I have never paid using the Walmart app. I don't know about the QR code, but I cannot remember ever scanning one. I do know for sure that I have never even downloaded the Walmart app (I just looked through my Google Play history to confirm). In fact, I don't use apps in this way at all. Is it possible that some 3rd party has connected the information? If so, could you tell me who that would be because I will most certainly extract them from my life with extreem prejudice. I did not give permission for this breach of privacy. This is my primary concern.
The fact that I can't keep the "Ready to reorder?" block from appearing on the front page is a secondary concern, because it leaks my personal actions in potentially public settings. For that matter, I don't want any of my offline purchases to ever be conflated with my online presence.
I would like to report that I tried to talk to someone on the customer service chat on the website, and they disconnected from the chat almost immediately. That's why I posted here; I was frustrated that I had no ability for my voice to be heard. Searching online only found a few other people who shared my concern/distain, but no answers as to how to fix it: * http://www.myproana.com/index.php/topic/1686249-walmart-know... * http://www.greentractortalk.com/forums/off-topic/149002-some...
I would appreciate any help you could give in at least having these concerns heard. Otherwise, I feel that control of my private life is being stripped away, and I am to the point that I will pay triple the prices at another store before I let that happen. Thankfully, there is a super Target, a Meijer, and several other grocery stores within a few blocks that I can choose from. I am a steadfast evangelist of voting with your dollars, and I vote for privacy. I stopped shopping at Harbor Freight for the same reason.
Also, it might not be as creepy as you think, the only way a transaction can end up on your account is if you scan the QR code on a paper receipt or if you pay using the Walmart app in store (with WalmartPay or Scan and Go).