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PSA: I cut off background info collection on my phone by turning off a hidden setting

It took some digging, but now fewer companies have access to my personal details.
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amy_craig28
amy_craig282mo agoMost Upvoted
Consider how much personal data you're trading for that convenience. It's not just about ads, it's about companies building detailed profiles of your life. That control is worth more than a few useful suggestions.
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rowan715
rowan7153mo ago
But honestly, I kinda like the tailored ads and app suggestions. It makes my phone feel more useful to me.
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shane_hayes
Honestly @rowan715, that's a solid point. Makes the whole thing feel less random and pretty smart. Tbh it's nice when stuff actually fits what you're into instead of just being noise.
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jakeb81
jakeb813mo ago
Jenna in Austin had her weather app stop working after that, @rowan715.
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