Have you ever deleted an app due to privacy concerns?

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I've removed some apps because of the privacy setting requirements e.g., access to contacts when I don't feel it's an essential part of enjoying the app's features. Curious to see the results.

Elija · Accepted Answer

Hello there,
See Privacy is a top priority for me, and I take it seriously when it comes to the apps I use on my devices. If I come across an app that requests excessive permissions or collects more personal information than I'm comfortable with, I will often uninstall it.

Sanket Goyal · Answer

@claudiu_cogalniceanu I also got rid of Threads

Sanket Goyal · Answer

@sviridov Any example?

Richard Maxwell · Answer

Yes, several. Latest culprits was the Temu app. Never installed TikTok, never will.

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sometime

Claudiu Cogalniceanu · Answer

Definitely! I got rid of Threads immediately after I saw what info they collect. I would’ve gotten rid of TikTok as well, but I still use it to market my startup

Semyon Fridman · Answer

Yes, privacy is a major concern. If an app doesn't respect user data, it's a deal-breaker for me. Also, I don't like it if the app tries to turn all my settings to get the most out of my information and profile.

Dariush Abbasi · Answer

yes, all meta products

Sanket Goyal · Answer

@remilittle Agreed

Evita T · Answer

Yes, I have deleted apps in the past due to privacy concerns. It's important to safeguard personal information and data. If an app raises red flags in terms of privacy practices or permissions, and if they are asking a lot of personal questions and bombarding with numerous ads, I prefer to err on the side of caution and remove it from my device.

Artyom Sviridov · Answer

@sanket_goyal For instance, everything Facebook related.

Artyom Sviridov · Answer

Sure thing I did, numerous times.

Sanket Goyal · Answer

@leo_henry1  Any example?

Sanket Goyal · Answer

@dariubs haha, interesting

Sanket Goyal · Answer

@elija makes sense

Have you ever deleted an app due to privacy concerns?

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