Part of staying safe in the world of mobile computing is knowing what information your device is tracking and storing about you. From time to time it is important for you, as a user, to do a review of your devices and apps.
What should you check? Most notably the 1) Location Services on your device and 2) your Facebook Privacy settings.
How?
On an iPhone:
Settings - Privacy - Location Services
At this point, you can either turn Location Services off or you might simply want to scroll down and review the apps that you've given permission to use your location. You can change those permissions by tapping the name of the app and then choosing the appropriate permission. As you review each app ask yourself - "When does this app really need my location?" Never? When Using the App? Always? Remember that some apps do need your location to work properly (Maps, Find My Phone, etc.)
After reviewing your permissions continue on:
1) Scroll down to the bottom of your list and select System Services then Significant Locations to see a stored History of your locations. If desired, these can be removed if you like by tapping Clear History at the bottom of that page.
On an Android device:
I am not as familiar with Android devices, but I believe you can access this same information by going to Settings - Location. At that point you can turn the location tracking on/off and can also review your Google Location History and Google Location Sharing.
What about Facebook?
Check out this Facebook Help page for both Android and iOS devices to help you review your privacy settings: https://www.facebook.com/help/337244676357509
Save this "to-do" list for the next hot or rainy day; it's too beautiful here in Kansas today to stay inside! Happy Tuesday!
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