If you own a new car and cellphone with lots of apps and do little to nothing to preserve your privacy, the amount of data they have about you is mind boggling.
This is why people think their phones are listening to them when the truth is much worse. They have so much data on you and others around you that they can predict what you’re going to think or do.
It’s hard to convey how well they know you. They literally know you better than you know yourself in some cases. If they want you to think about something, you will think about it. Imagine the power that wields. Now think about how it can be used to manipulate the masses. Scary.
If you don’t think this pertains to you, you’re wrong. Obviously some people more than others but it affects everyone.
Protect your privacy as much as possible. Message or reply to me if you’re completely lost and need help, otherwise just do a internet search
I just brought up on GA recently, I tried to install a solitaire app, just for something to fiddle with while I pooped
Checked their permission requests and they wanted everything from contacts to camera+microphone. Like, hell no lol but how many people download crap like that and dont ever check the permissions?
Right!? What started my privacy journey was when I bought a smart lightbulb like ten years ago and actually read the privacy policy for the app. Oh, you need my photos, contacts, location, etc for a lightbulb?
I always say, I don’t care what people do with their data, I just want them to know what’s happening so they can make an educated choice.
The apple app store gives a summary of privacy details for each app in the store unfortunately I learned something else recently which that the privacy details they give you aren’t always correct.
I was looking for a private notes app because I actually read the privacy policy for the ones that come with the iPhone. Basically when I read the actual privacy policy on the app makers website it didn’t agree with the privacy details posted in the App Store. This was a small sample size of about a dozen but about half said on their website that they took more data than what they claimed they took on the App Store.
So using the App Store details is a good start but to really know, you should read the actual privacy policy. Typically for apps they’re pretty short and easy to read.
I think Android's app store is a bit more clear about the permissions - but.. it's also ran by Google so if you think they give a shit about your privacy or any of that I have a bridge to sell you lol
I'll admit that there's been times I just hopped on took a quick glance and installed something more times than I should. But, alot of times i'll look up (although once again..google) the app and see if anyones talked about it and have a reason I should avoid it. It's not a fool-proof plan but its alot better than just relying on the "reviews"/comments on the app itself because just like Amazon there's a ton of fake reviews on bad products lol
If you own a new car and cellphone with lots of apps and do little to nothing to preserve your privacy, the amount of data they have about you is mind boggling.
This is why people think their phones are listening to them when the truth is much worse. They have so much data on you and others around you that they can predict what you’re going to think or do.
It’s hard to convey how well they know you. They literally know you better than you know yourself in some cases. If they want you to think about something, you will think about it. Imagine the power that wields. Now think about how it can be used to manipulate the masses. Scary.
If you don’t think this pertains to you, you’re wrong. Obviously some people more than others but it affects everyone.
Protect your privacy as much as possible. Message or reply to me if you’re completely lost and need help, otherwise just do a internet search
I just brought up on GA recently, I tried to install a solitaire app, just for something to fiddle with while I pooped
Checked their permission requests and they wanted everything from contacts to camera+microphone. Like, hell no lol but how many people download crap like that and dont ever check the permissions?
Right!? What started my privacy journey was when I bought a smart lightbulb like ten years ago and actually read the privacy policy for the app. Oh, you need my photos, contacts, location, etc for a lightbulb?
I always say, I don’t care what people do with their data, I just want them to know what’s happening so they can make an educated choice.
The apple app store gives a summary of privacy details for each app in the store unfortunately I learned something else recently which that the privacy details they give you aren’t always correct.
I was looking for a private notes app because I actually read the privacy policy for the ones that come with the iPhone. Basically when I read the actual privacy policy on the app makers website it didn’t agree with the privacy details posted in the App Store. This was a small sample size of about a dozen but about half said on their website that they took more data than what they claimed they took on the App Store.
So using the App Store details is a good start but to really know, you should read the actual privacy policy. Typically for apps they’re pretty short and easy to read.
I think Android's app store is a bit more clear about the permissions - but.. it's also ran by Google so if you think they give a shit about your privacy or any of that I have a bridge to sell you lol
I'll admit that there's been times I just hopped on took a quick glance and installed something more times than I should. But, alot of times i'll look up (although once again..google) the app and see if anyones talked about it and have a reason I should avoid it. It's not a fool-proof plan but its alot better than just relying on the "reviews"/comments on the app itself because just like Amazon there's a ton of fake reviews on bad products lol