Your Android Apps Are Tracking You—4 Signs to Watch For
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Summary
Apps that ask for permissions that are not related to their main functionality could be a warning sign of data tracking — for example, a flashlight app asking for access to your contacts, microphone and location data
Unfamiliar or unused apps using high levels of battery are another warning sign to look out for
The location icon popping up for no reason suggests that an app is tracking your location, which may or may not be related to the app’s main functionality — check your location settings and revoke access for apps that don’t need it
Unexpected increases in data usage could flag an app that is tracking your activity in the background — check app-by-app data usage and limit background data or switch to a more privacy-friendly alternative
