🚫 How to Stop Apps from Tracking You on Android

Many Android apps track your activity and collect data in the background. You can stop this by changing a few key settings. Here's how to protect your privacy and limit tracking.

1. Revoke Unnecessary App Permissions

Go through your installed apps and remove permissions they don’t need:

• Settings → Privacy → Permission Manager
• Review Camera, Microphone, Location, etc.

2. Limit Background Activity

Stop apps from running in the background and collecting data when you're not using them:

• Settings → Apps → [Choose app] → Battery → Restrict background usage

3. Disable Location Tracking

Turn off location access for apps that don't need it:

• Settings → Location → App location permissions
• Set to “While using the app” or “Deny”

4. Opt Out of Personalized Ads

Stop apps and advertisers from creating a profile based on your data:

• Settings → Google → Ads → Turn off “Ad Personalization”

5. Use Private DNS

Prevent apps from tracking you through DNS queries:

• Settings → Network & internet → Private DNS → Choose a secure provider like dns.adguard.com

Final Thought

Taking a few minutes to update these Android settings can dramatically reduce how much you're tracked. Stay informed, stay private.