A few weeks back, that stopped being the case. Someone in the store showed me a way to find the QR code. But that means is now also gone.
So I installed the Whole Foods app and took a screenshot of the QR code. When doing so, I get a message along the lines of
"For your security, an screenshot of the QR code will not work". I am going to try it anyway. Not sure what I'll do if it doesn't work.
I'd rather not have Amazon track me while shopping.
The QR is regenerated every time you open the app, and probably expires after a small amount of time.
Amazon probably does this to 1) avoid people sharing codes with each other (especially non-Prime customers) and 2) the code can be linked to your payment so someone could possibly steal your code over your shoulder and start buying things.
I don't believe Amazon needs the app to track you in-store. They have enough cameras and wifi APs in the building to do that.
If you’re a Prime customer and use the same payment method, you’re linked. If you used the app previously, the card you used is linked. I’m pretty sure that being tracked by Amazon, as well as Google et al, is a ship that’s already sailed.
Amazon probably does this to 1) avoid people sharing codes with each other (especially non-Prime customers) and 2) the code can be linked to your payment so someone could possibly steal your code over your shoulder and start buying things.
I don't believe Amazon needs the app to track you in-store. They have enough cameras and wifi APs in the building to do that.