1. Most, if not all sites ask for a name, address, website address, and either a social security number or tax ID. Of course people have to be careful of giving out their SSN number because people can do horrible things with it, so i searched up obtaining a tax ID number and the process just seems like a long one. Or should there be nothing to worry about when it comes to giving out my SSN to reputable and trustworthy big name sites? that are safe and secure. Just worried and trying to be on the safe side 2. And lastly, do most sites, or some allow people to use their own affiliate links to save money? or is it a very-strict thing that is never allowed