Did you know that Facebook can not just track your activity on the platform but also much more? in addition, Facebook’s business tools send your data to other companies.
Everything you do on the web is tracked by the social media giant. Here’s what you need to do to stop Facebook from tracking you.
How do I stop Facebook from tracking my web activity?
Since the start, the social media site collects your information. Not just what you share, but your location, the websites you visit, your ‘window shopping’. Everything.
Off-facebook Activity is your lifesaving feature. This lets you control and see your data.
Firstly, log in to your Facebook account and go to the ‘Setting and Privacy‘ tab. Click on ‘Settings‘ and then go to ‘Your Facebook Information‘. You can now toggle and choose ‘Off-Facebook Activity‘. This simple step ensures that websites and companies will no longer know your web activity. Not unless you choose to share your information. Besides, this is a sure-shot way to say goodbye to those annoying targeted ads.
In addition to this, if you use iOS or Apple devices, don’t forget to thank Apple’s new app tracking transparency feature in the iOS 14.5 update. Because of this, you can opt-out from being tracked by all apps and websites. Don’t worry if you are an Android user. Android will soon roll out a similar feature.
Can I know where my data is shared?
Yes, this is possible. Off-Facebook activity lets you view and clear the website and app history. Additionally, you can share what information you want companies to see. This is also where you can adjust the ads you see on the platform. Hence, the feature lets you clear your activity history and turn off any and all future activity connected to your accounts.