Are free readings asking for too much personal information?

It’s reasonable to be cautious, but a request for a name or hand photo alone doesn’t prove someone is trying to steal your identity. Still, you don’t need to share anything you’re uncomfortable with. A reading should be possible without identifying details, so declining is a fair boundary.

I’d avoid sending palm photos to people you don’t know. Images can reveal more than intended, and once sent, you can’t control how they’re stored or shared. That doesn’t mean a photo automatically gives someone your fingerprints in a useful form, but there’s little reason to take the risk for a free reading.

For a low-risk version, use no identifying information and skip photos. If someone insists on personal details, pressures you, or turns the offer into a request for payment or more data, stop replying. You can also check what information is visible on your public profile and remove anything you don’t want strangers connecting to you.

A generic reading isn’t evidence of data collection by itself. Free offers can be practice, promotion, or simply low-effort work. The useful question is whether the person asks for more than the reading reasonably needs. You can request a general reading without giving your name, age, or a picture.