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
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