Whether we know it or not, much of our personal information is often collected every minute we are on the internet.
Many of the websites we visit and apps we use track us to learn more about our behavior and preferences, mostly for marketing purposes.
Opting out of tracking from apps can be difficult, but it is still possible. Below are some tips.
Stopping App tracking on iPhone or iPad
When you have an iPhone or iPad, you can stop app tracking by:
- Go to Settings.
- Then scroll down to Privacy and tap on Location Services.
- When in Location Services, if the slider is on, it means apps are tracking you. So, slide it to the ‘off’ setting.
- Alternatively, you can to Settings > Privacy and Security > Tracking. Under Tracking, you will see a list that shows apps that requested permission to track you. You can then turn off permission from any app on the list you want.
- However, if you want to stop all apps from tracking you, turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track, which is at the top of the screen.
Stopping App Tracking on Android
On android, to turn off app tracking:
- Swipe down the top menu and select Location. Alternatively, you can find Location on your Settings.
- Tap App Permission. You will see a list of apps that have access to your location. Turn off app by app or select when the app can track you. Options include All the time, Only while using the app, Ask every time, or Deny.
There is also another alternative method that you can use to stop your apps from tracking you on android – Using DuckDuckGo.
And there you have it—simple ways to stop the apps you use from following your every move.
