The Social Media Privacy Problem
Social media platforms make money by collecting and monetizing your data. Every like, share, and scroll is tracked and analyzed.
What Social Media Tracks
- Your location history
- Contacts and relationships
- Interests and preferences
- Purchasing behavior
- Device information
- Browsing activity outside the platform
Privacy Tips for Major Platforms
Facebook/Meta
- Review privacy settings quarterly
- Limit ad personalization
- Turn off facial recognition
- Disable location history
- Use Facebook Container extension
- Set account to private
- Disable activity status
- Review tagged photos settings
- Limit data sharing with partners
TikTok
- Review and delete watch history
- Disable personalized ads
- Limit who can view your content
Twitter/X
- Disable location tagging
- Turn off personalization
- Review connected apps regularly
How VPNs Help with Social Media Privacy
Mask Your Location
Platforms can't use your IP to determine your location.
Prevent ISP Tracking
Your ISP can't see which platforms you use.
Secure Public Access
Access social media safely on public WiFi.
Complete Privacy Checklist
1. Use a VPN when accessing social media
2. Review privacy settings monthly
3. Limit the information you share
4. Use strong, unique passwords
5. Enable two-factor authentication
6. Be selective about third-party apps
7. Regularly review and remove old posts
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