Privacy & Security
iPhone Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now
Tighten your iPhone privacy with these important settings that are often overlooked.
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Originally published by How-To Geek
Limit ad tracking
Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. Turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track." This prevents apps from tracking you across other apps and websites for advertising.
Review location services
Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services. Go through each app. Set most to "While Using" instead of "Always." Weather and Maps need location; most other apps don't.
Lock down Safari privacy
Settings > Safari. Turn on "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" and "Hide IP Address." These stop advertisers from following you around the web.
Use Sign in with Apple
When apps offer social login options, choose "Sign in with Apple." It creates a unique random email address, protecting your real email from spam and data brokers.
Check app permissions regularly
Settings > Privacy & Security shows which apps have access to your camera, microphone, contacts, and photos. Revoke access for apps that don't need it.
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