Which app steals data?

Tinder and Grindr both collect over 50 percent of your personal data (Facebook takes the cake at 70 percent), according to cybersecurity firm Clairo. Think about it: they get names, email addresses, phone numbers, employment, and even pet ownership statuses, beyond the obvious location and age data.

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2024-01-03 15:14:47

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Does deleting app remove data?
Why deleting apps can be tricky. Turns out, your data doesn't magically disappear when you delete an app. Apps are often part of an intricate web of interconnected tools, products, and sites that track and share your information, likely without you even realizing it.
2024-01-18 07:27:20

Does deleting apps free up data?
Delete App deletes the app and all of its data. This is a good choice if the app's data is much larger than the app itself, so there's little advantage to deleting just the app — like Spotify, if you download a lot of music, or the Music app itself.
2024-01-06 04:24:18

What happens if i clear data on a game app?
You can delete Play Games data from your Google account for one or all games you've played. If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game.
2024-01-04 09:21:13

Will deleting an app delete data?
Why deleting apps can be tricky. Turns out, your data doesn't magically disappear when you delete an app. Apps are often part of an intricate web of interconnected tools, products, and sites that track and share your information, likely without you even realizing it.
2023-03-04 14:05:38

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