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Is Your Phone Tracking You? What Apps Like Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Amazon Collect And How To Stop It

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Last updated: 2025/06/16 at 9:24 PM
News Room Published 16 June 2025
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In today’s digital era, our smartphones are more than just communication tools — they’re data goldmines! From shopping and travel to fitness and social networking, many apps on your phone quietly collect information about your habits, location, and preferences. While some of this data is needed for the app to function properly, much of it goes far beyond what’s necessary.

Apps from tech giants like Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads), Amazon, PayPal, and even travel platforms like Uber and Booking.com are among the top data collectors. According to recent research by Apteco, some apps track over 150 types of data points — including your photos, contacts, messages, location, and browsing history.

Why Do Apps Track You?

The short answer? Personalisation — and profit. Apps use this data to build detailed profiles, which help them tailor ads, offers, and recommendations specifically for you. Amazon uses your shopping habits to suggest products. Uber tracks your rides and location for smoother pickups. Social media platforms use your behaviour to keep you scrolling longer — and to show you more ads.

This might seem harmless, but when this data is combined and sold or shared, it becomes a powerful tool. It can even be used to influence your opinions and choices — sometimes without you even realising it.

So, are apps really “Spying” on you? Not in the sci-fi sense of secretly listening to your conversations (though it may feel that way when ads pop up for things you just thought about). What’s really happening is even more subtle: these apps have so much information on you that they can predict what you might want next. That’s how targeted ads feel so eerily accurate.

How to Protect Your Data

While you can’t stop all data collection, you can limit how much is shared. Here’s how:

  • Review app permissions: Only allow access that’s absolutely necessary.
  • Disable location access when not in use.
  • Check app store data disclosures to see what an app collects.
  • Remove unused apps to reduce exposure.
  • Use a VPN or ad-blocker to reduce tracking.
  • Reset your Advertising ID regularly in phone settings.
  • Be cautious with uploads and trendy AI apps — they often ask for more than they need.





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