Which Hogwarts house does your tech say you belong in?
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Personality quizzes wrapped in fandom IP are still cheap engagement fuel, but they’re also quiet preference-harvesting tools. If you run consumer products, treat this as a reminder that playful surveys can double as zero-party data collection — just be clear on consent and storage.
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