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As I mentioned before, certain apps on your phone could still be tracking your location even if you have location tracking turned off within your phone’s settings. To prevent this from happening, you have to make sure that location services are turned off for each app that you don’t want tracking you. Here’s how to do it.
How to turn off app tracking on an iPhone
Select Tracking
A list of apps
that you have permitted to track your activity will appear here. You can turn off ones that have no use tracking you by toggling off, like Twitter or Instagram.
However, apps that actively use location services like Uber and Door Dash
should be left on so that you can be located when using them.
How to turn off app tracking on an Android
Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer
And if you want to learn more about how you can stop sharing your location with others, you can click here.
No, it’s not an individual, but you don’t want big tech tracking you either. Your Google account could have a history of devices that are tracking you, and Google has been known to collect tons of data about your location history, web and app activity and more. However, you can make sure that your location settings are adjusted so that this doesn’t happen without your consent.
You can adjust your location settings in your Google Account to help keep you safe. (CyberGuy.com)
How to adjust the location settings in your Google account (iPhone)
How to adjust the location settings in your Google account (Android)
You should make sure that your phone is always locked when you’re not using it. Create strong passwords for your accounts and devices, and avoid using the same password for multiple online accounts. Consider using a password manager to securely store and generate complex passwords.
Along with a strong password, you should also have facial recognition or fingerprint enabled, depending on what your smartphone offers. This prevents unauthorized access to your phone and the installation of tracking apps. Be sure to enable 2-factor authentication or 2FA,
which is a security method that requires two forms of identification, as an extra shield that will prevent a hacker from getting into your accounts.
Make sure you’re always checking for software updates on your phone if you don’t have automatic updates turned on already. You can do this by going into your phone’s settings and checking for software updates. These updates often have important security and bug fixes that can further prevent your phone from being hacked. You should also be regularly checking for updates to all the apps on your phone, as those will get security and bug fixes as well.
Google is the default browser for tons of people on the internet. However, the tech giant has also been known to keep track of people’s data so that it can send more targeted ads. That’s why there are some great alternatives for your desktop and laptop browsers as well as your mobile devices that you can use to browse freely without having to worry about your data being taken.
The big nightmare that we all want to avoid is having someone tracking our every move. It’s an invasion of privacy and can be incredibly scary and anxiety-inducing, so make sure you’re following my tips carefully and keeping those criminals out of your business.
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