Wed. Feb. 24, 2021 | By Charlie Fripp – Komodo.com |
Apple recently changed its policy and now forces app developers to tell you what data the app will collect with “privacy labels” before downloading it. Developers must also reveal what this information is being used for.
And in most cases, it’s for third-party advertising. Tap or click here to see exactly what info your iPhone apps are collecting.
Even if you use Apple devices, like an iPhone, you may still use some Google products. Google finally has decided to disclose how much data is being collected on you if you use Gmail on your iPhone. The amount being collected is shocking!
Google’s treasure trove of information
Things get a bit murky when it comes to Google. Eagle-eyed iPhone users would have noticed that Google’s Gmail app didn’t update when iOS 14 added the privacy labels change. In fact, Gmail was only updated a month later — with some big privacy changes. While you still need to consent to Gmail and YouTube gathering your information, few iOS users will realize how much it is.
Why, you may ask? Well, that’s because advertising is how services like Gmail and YouTube make money. Google eventually added the new privacy labels for its iOS apps, but many people tap through to download an app without pausing.
Very few will stop to read the terms and conditions or the app’s privacy policy. Taking the time to go through Gmail’s privacy notifications, it might come as a shock what personal information Google has on you.
To download the app and use the free services, you must agree to the terms and conditions. Allowing third-party advertisers to know your location, User ID and usage data is just the beginning.
For Google’s “Product Personalization,” the app gathers your contact list, emails or text messages, audio data and search history. It also monitors how you interact with other products and services.
Under the “App Functionality” tab, Gmail links the following data to you…
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