A method and system for providing content data to a user that includes providing a sample that is previewed by the user. The content data includes e-books, albums, games, videos and other electronic data. The user can then decide whether to accept the content based on the sample. If the sample is rejected, the user profile is updated to reflect the rejection. If the sample is accepted, the entire content is provided to the user. The amount of the content viewed or listened to by the user is tracked to determine how much of the content was actually listened to or viewed.