Did you know? Tracking is a big concern these days, especially regarding location tracking.
Most of us know that many apps use our location data to provide precise data about local weather, stores, and movie showtimes.
While 44% of free iOS apps collect user data, 72.6% track personal user information.
Whether you're an iPhone user or an iPad user (or both!), understanding how location data is shared between devices can be tricky.
This blog will show how to turn off location tracking, specifically between iPhones or iPads.
There are a few reasons why you should turn off location tracking on your devices:
Location tracking allows apps and services to know where you are. This may be a privacy concern for you, particularly those who want to keep their location private from each app they use.
Location services might drain battery power. Disabling them for programs you do not use frequently will help you save battery power.
Some apps might not need your location to function effectively. Disabling location tracking in these apps can help reduce the information they collect about you.
The same Apple ID must be used to log in to both devices to control your iPhone's settings using your iPad. Here is how you may check:
If you'd like to stop location services for specific apps and then turn them off completely, take these steps:
Screen Time lets you limit specific settings and functions on your devices. Here's how you can use it to control location services:
You can stop location services on your iPhone remotely from your iPad.
PurePrivacy enables you to track how your data is stored, how it is tracked online, and how to stop it, allowing you to decide whether to share it or not. It is your one-stop solution to better privacy management.
Applications and websites create profiles of you using trackers like cookies and biometrics. Employing a tracker blocker will help you escape this cycle. It limits the interaction between the domains of allowed third-party trackers and the websites you visit.
Trackers secretly gather information about your device, location, and online habits. This information may be used for some reason without your knowledge or consent. A tracker blocker prevents unwanted data transfer between domains.
Tracking software may be mistakenly installed on some websites. Blocking tracking scripts can increase website loading speeds and avoid problems brought on by illegal tracking methods. This allows you to browse the web efficiently and unrestrictedly
Give up sharing your location with people.
Go into Location Sharing settings.
Tap Remove next to the person's name.
Take out the related iPhone or iPad.
Launch the Settings application.
After selecting your name, choose Media & Purchases.
Click View Account. It may ask you to log in.
After swiping down, select Remove This Device.
You can use other Apple devices from a distance with your iPhone. Navigate to Settings > Accessibility > Control Nearby Devices and tap on the option. The device you wish to manage must be linked to your iPhone's WiFi network and logged in using the same Apple ID.
Even though many apps use location monitoring to their advantage, you can control it on your iPhone or iPad if privacy is an issue.
This blog offered some easy ways to stop iPhone location tracking from the iPad.
Use PurePrivacy to enhance the security of your online privacy as you explore the web.