Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni reportedly knew Phia was ‘cookie stuffing’ for months
TechCrunch·August 11, 2026
Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, co-founders of shopping startup Phia, reportedly knew about the company's alleged "cookie stuffing" practice for months. Cookie stuffing is a controversial tactic where a company earns commissions by secretly adding tracking cookies to users' browsers. Phia is facing criticism for its business practices, which have raised concerns about transparency and user privacy. The company's alleged actions have sparked outrage and scrutiny over its operations.
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