We should stop normalizing giving phone numbers out to companies. If I don't want you to call me, why would I give you my phone number. And on the other side of that coin, why do you want my phone number if you're not planning to call me? It's not an identifier. Just don't do it.
Same with social security numbers. You don't get it unless I expect you to send me a tax-related form at tax time.
Same with social security numbers. You don't get it unless I expect you to send me a tax-related form at tax time.