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Phone Apps That Collect Personal Data Without Permission
Be careful while installing certain apps in your phone. Here are some commonly used apps that are known to collect personal information without permission of the user
WhatsApp: The app has access to your personal contacts and shares data for advertising also
Instagram: Collects various kinds of information like location, contacts, and browses data
Spotify: It collects device information for personalized recommendations
Tinder: Collects personal data, preferences, location data, etc
Uber: Tracks location data even when app is not in use, sharing with third parties
Weather Apps: Often gather precise location data and device identifiers for targeted ads
Twitter: Collects browsing history and device information to customize ad content
Amazon: Uses purchase history and browsing behavior for personalized product recommendations