{"id":474700,"date":"2022-07-16T19:00:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T16:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T19:00:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T16:00:04","slug":"how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Make Your Android Phone as Private as Possible"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c0b3a72b27\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Make_Your_Android_Phone_as_Private_as_Possible%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Make Your Android Phone as Private as Possible&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Restrict_App_Permissions\" >Restrict App Permissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Uninstall_Unused_Apps\" >Uninstall Unused Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Put_Chrome_on_a_Leash\" >Put Chrome on a Leash<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Stop_Websites_From_Tracking_You\" >Stop Websites From Tracking You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Or_Switch_to_an_Entirely_Different_Browser\" >Or, Switch to an Entirely Different Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Dont_Trust_Incognito_Mode\" >Don\u2019t Trust Incognito Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Limit_Your_Lock_Screen_Notifications\" >Limit Your Lock Screen Notifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-make-your-android-phone-as-private-as-possible\/#Opt-Out_of_Googles_Personalizations\" >Opt-Out of Google\u2019s Personalizations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Make_Your_Android_Phone_as_Private_as_Possible%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Make Your Android Phone as Private as Possible&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-815351\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/smartphone-padlock-chain-secure.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Smartphone wrapped in a metal chain with a padlock securing it.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/smartphone-chain-padlock-268815524\">motestockphoto\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Android has a less-than-stellar reputation for privacy. But Google has been working to change that narrative, with each new release introducing more privacy-focused tools to help you safeguard your personal information. Some, though, aren\u2019t enabled by default.<\/p>\n<p>Those defaults are due partly to Google needing access to such data to personalize a lot of the content you see, making for a better experience overall. This data is also used to serve tailored ads you\u2019re more likely to click. However, if you aren\u2019t interested in any of that, here\u2019s what you can do to reduce your exposure.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restrict_App_Permissions\"><\/span>Restrict App Permissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Passwords and fingerprint IDs are common ways of protecting your Android phone from people who come in contact with your device. But if you want to up your privacy, you might do well to start from the very <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s you use daily. One way to take control is to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/230683\/how-to-manage-app-permissions-on-android-6.0\/\">manage your app permissions to ensure they only have access to what\u2019s necessary.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Android looks different depending on the model and brand you\u2019re using. We\u2019re using a Samsung Galaxy phone in the screenshots below, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> paths to settings should be mostly the same regardless of your device.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Open your Settings app and head to the Privacy option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814524 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Restrict-App-Permissions-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open Settings and select the Privacy option.\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you can access all permissions on your phone\u2014including popular ones like the camera, microphone, or location\u2014to see which apps are using them. You can then select an app and change how it accesses these settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814523 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Restrict-App-Permissions-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a permission such as Camera, Microphone, or Location\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Many permissions will be limited to Allow or Don\u2019t allow. But for the location, camera, and microphone options, you have more control. In Android 10, you can either choose \u201cAllow all the time,\u201d \u201cAllow only while using the app,\u201d or \u201cDeny.\u201d Android 11 and above takes things up a notch, removing the \u201cAllow all the time\u201d option entirely for the camera and microphone\u2014location services still retain the option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814522 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Restrict-App-Permissions-3.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Allow only while using the app&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Such one-time permissions limit background usage and allow you to test apps without fear. Plus, you can toggle an option for location data to reduce its accuracy in later Android versions. This will enable you to get nearby results without revealing your exact location. In addition, you can set apps to lose their permissions automatically if you haven\u2019t used them for a specified time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Uninstall_Unused_Apps\"><\/span>Uninstall Unused Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you install new apps, you use them for one-time tasks and forget about them. Other times, we just keep them around in case we need them in the future but rarely do. If you scroll through your phone\u2019s app drawer, chances are you\u2019ll find many installed apps that you don\u2019t use.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s the case, you should consider <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/747256\/how-to-uninstall-multiple-apps-at-once-on-android\/\">getting rid of them. It\u2019ll improve your privacy, as some apps may continue running in the background, collecting and sharing your personal data. Not to mention that you\u2019ll also recover some much-needed storage space on your device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Uninstall Multiple Apps at Once on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Put_Chrome_on_a_Leash\"><\/span>Put Chrome on a Leash<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google Chrome is the default browser on most Android phones and is a direct funnel for the company to collect your data. They use your behavior with the app to create an elaborate profile of you, then personalize ads based on that data. If you don\u2019t like that, there are a few things you can do.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, you can change your search engine. There are <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/113513\/5-alternative-search-engines-that-respect-your-privacy\/\">several private alternatives to choose from,\u00a0DuckDuckGo, doesn\u2019t log search queries and might be your best bet. Head to Chrome\u2019s settings and click \u201cSearch engine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814537 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Put-Chrome-on-a-Leash-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open Chrome's settings and select the &quot;Search engine&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose an option other than Google. But it goes without saying that if you ditch the number one search engine in the world, your search results may not be as spot-on as before.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814536 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Put-Chrome-on-a-Leash-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a different search engine from the listed ones\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Another thing you can do in Settings is opt-out of Enhanced Safe Browsing. This feature substantially improves your protection against malicious websites and dangerous downloads and is a step above Chrome\u2019s \u201cStandard protection.\u201d However, it comes at the expense of collecting more data on your browsing activity. To remove it, navigate to Chrome\u2019s settings and choose \u201cPrivacy and Security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814546 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Put-Chrome-on-a-Leash-3.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"From Chrome's settings, select &quot;Privacy and security&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on \u201cSafe Browsing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814545 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Put-Chrome-on-a-Leash-4.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on the &quot;Safe Browsing&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cStandard Protection\u201d or \u201cNo Protection.\u201d If you choose No Protection, make sure you use strong cybersecurity practices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814544 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Put-Chrome-on-a-Leash-5.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Standard protection&quot; or &quot;No protection&quot; to remove &quot;Enhance protection&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>8 Cybersecurity Tips to Stay Protected in 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stop_Websites_From_Tracking_You\"><\/span>Stop Websites From Tracking You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you limit how much of your data Google has access to, you might also want to ensure that third-party sites are siphoning this data for themselves. To start, go to Chrome\u2019s Settings and tap \u201cPrivacy and Security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignnone wp-image-814546 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Put-Chrome-on-a-Leash-3.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Privacy and Security&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cClear Browsing Data.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814562 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose the &quot;Clear browsing data&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll be allowed to erase basic things like your search history, cached images, and cookies anywhere from the last hour to all time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814561 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose whether to erase your search history, cached images, cookies, or all three\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>But if you move to the \u201cAdvanced\u201d tab, you get the additional option of deleting saved passwords, site settings, and auto-fill form data.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814560 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-3.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Switch to the &quot;Advanced&quot; tab to removed additional data like saved passwords, site settings, and auto-fill form data\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Another thing you can do would be to turn off page preloading (also under \u201cPrivacy and Security\u201d). Page preloading helps speed up your browsing experience, with Google using it on sites it predicts you\u2019re likely to visit next (even though you might not). But this also means more access to your browsing data. To turn it off, go to \u201cPreload Pages.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814564 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-4.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Preload pages&quot; under &quot;Privacy and security&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cNo Preloading.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814565 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-5.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;No preloading&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You could also toggle off the \u201cAccess Payment Methods\u201d option (also under \u201cPrivacy and Security\u201d), which allows websites you visit to check if you have saved payment methods in Chrome, including credit cards, debit cards, or apps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814567 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-6.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle off the &quot;Access payment methods&quot; option under Chrome's &quot;Privacy and security&quot; setting\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, you can prevent websites from generating <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/744646\/how-to-clear-cookies-and-site-data-on-android\/\">cookies and using them to follow you around the web.\u00a0However, keep in mind that some features, like saved sign-ins, on some platforms may break along the way.<\/p>\n<p>Go to Settings &gt; Site Settings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814572 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-7.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open Chrome's Settings and select &quot;Site settings&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cCookies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814571 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-8.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Cookies&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cBlock Third-Party Cookies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814570 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-9.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose the &quot;Block third-party cookies&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, turn on \u201cDo Not Track.\u201d This will send a request to any website you visit, telling it not to track you with cookies.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814569 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Stop-Websites-from-Tracking-You-10.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn on the &quot;Do Not Track option&quot; under &quot;Privacy and security&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not a foolproof solution, as websites may ignore this setting and collect your browsing data anyway. Still, it\u2019s worth a shot.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Or_Switch_to_an_Entirely_Different_Browser\"><\/span>Or, Switch to an Entirely Different Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If changing search engines and limiting Chrome is not enough, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/658737\/how-to-install-or-uninstall-the-google-chrome-browser\/\">ditch the browser entirely for a different option. There are many privacy-focused options to choose from if you do go down this route. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.microsoft.emmx&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Microsoft Edge<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Samsung Internet<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.brave.browser\">Brave<\/a> are popular options to try, with Brave putting a special emphasis on privacy. But if you want something not based on Google\u2019s Chromium engine, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Firefox<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.mozilla.focus&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Firefox Focus<\/a> are great alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>After installing one, you can make any of these your default browsing option by long-pressing them on your home screen or app drawer, tapping the (i) icon, navigating to \u201cDefaults,\u201d and choosing \u201cBrowser app.\u201d But if you use the Google app, it\u2019ll still open links in a custom Chrome tab. To change this, open Google, and tap your profile picture in the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814590 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Switch-to-an-Entirely-Different-Browser-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the Google app, and tap your profile avatar in the top right corner\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201cSettings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814589 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Switch-to-an-Entirely-Different-Browser-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Settings&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cGeneral.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814588 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Switch-to-an-Entirely-Different-Browser-3.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;General&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toggle off \u201cOpen Web Pages in the App.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814587 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Switch-to-an-Entirely-Different-Browser-4.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Open web pages in the app&quot; option to deselect it\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Trust_Incognito_Mode\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Trust Incognito Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the browser you settle for, don\u2019t rely on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/789015\/how-to-activate-incognito-mode-in-google-chrome\/\">incognito mode if you want to maintain a low profile online. That\u2019s because your ISP and public Wi-Fi providers might be able to see the websites you visit anyway. Even some ad trackers (fingerprinting you using a combination of your software, hardware, and IP address rather than cookies) can track you in incognito mode.<\/p>\n<p>If you want true anonymity, you\u2019re better off with the Firefox-based Tor browser or, better still, settling with one of the many trustworthy VPNs available. Both options run your queries through additional servers, concealing your identity and location from your ISP.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limit_Your_Lock_Screen_Notifications\"><\/span>Limit Your Lock Screen Notifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Viewing messages and other alerts without unlocking your phone is one of life\u2019s conveniences. But the downside is that it can be revealing. If your device falls into the wrong hands, it could compromise sensitive information such as private messages and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/117047\/htg-explains-what-is-two-factor-authentication-and-should-i-be-using-it\/\">two-factor codes. However, if you don\u2019t mind the slight inconvenience, you can limit notifications and sensitive content from appearing on your lock screen with a short trip to the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>Visit your phone\u2019s lock screen notification settings within the Settings app\u2014it could be under the lock screen, privacy, or even a standalone notification option depending on your device. From here, you can tweak the options so that only icons appear rather than full details, or turn off\u00a0 \u201cSensitive Notifications\u201d if your device allows it. This will ensure that your private conversations stay that way.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opt-Out_of_Googles_Personalizations\"><\/span>Opt-Out of Google\u2019s Personalizations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Technically, it\u2019s possible to use your Android phone without a Google account. But from lack of access to the Play Store to the inability to seamlessly sync data between your devices, this is hardly a feasible option\u2014ask Huawei. Your Google account goes beyond just Android, though. It\u2019s your gateway to the numerous services Google offers, including email, calendar, photos, and productivity tools like Docs and Sheets. These services are mostly ubiquitous and free\u2014although you do pay, in a way, with your data.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t have to be a case of data or convenience, though, as there are ways to limit how much of your data the tech giant has access to while maintaining an account. To start, head to Settings &gt; Users and accounts\/Accounts and backup.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814602 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Head to your phone's Settings app and select &quot;Users and accounts&quot; or &quot;Accounts and backup.&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on \u201cManage accounts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814601 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on the &quot;Manage accounts&quot; option\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Choose your Google account and tap \u201cGoogle Account.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814599 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-4-e1656668036811.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select your Google account and tap the option that says &quot;Google Account&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Navigate to the \u201cData and Privacy\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814598 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-5.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Scroll sideways to the &quot;Data and privacy&quot; tab\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to \u201cHistory settings,\u201d and you\u2019ll find three key options. \u201cWeb &amp; App Activity\u201d details all the data Google collects on how you use its apps and websites, \u201cLocation History\u201d tracks your movements, and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> History\u201d logs every video you watch on the platform for recommendations.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814609 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-6.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Scroll down to &quot;History settings,&quot; and you'll find three options: &quot;Web &amp; App Activity,&quot; &quot;Location History,&quot; and &quot;YouTube History&quot;\" width=\"600\" height=\"522\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap on any of them and toggle them off or refine how they use your data. Alternatively, you can use \u201cAuto-Delete\u201d to limit how long Google can keep your data (from three to 36 months). You can also use the \u201cManage activity\u201d option to delete individual logs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814608 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-7.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap on any of the options to toggle them off, refine how they use your data, or set up auto-delete rules\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<pre\/>\nOnce you\u2019re done with those options, head back to the \u201cData and privacy\u201d tab and scroll lower to \u201cAd Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814607 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-8.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Ad settings&quot; under the &quot;Data and privacy&quot; tab\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With a single toggle, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/285835\/how-to-opt-out-of-personalized-ads-from-google\/\">prevent Google from using your personal information to personalize the ads it serves you. Alternatively, you can leave it on and instead control the data points Google uses to tailor ads. These include information collected from your profile and online activity, such as age, gender, language, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-814606 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Opt-Out-of-Googles-Personalizations-9.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle off ad personalization or simply manage the data points Google uses to tailor the ads you see\" width=\"600\" height=\"444\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>It\u2019s challenging to shut off tracking altogether, but you can limit it greatly by implementing the above steps. But if you\u2019re really paranoid (and technically savvy), you may want to consider flashing a custom ROM\u00a0like GrapheneOS or getting a Linux-based phone such as the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/puri.sm\/products\/librem-5\/\">Purism Librem 5<\/a> or the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pine64.org\/pinephonepro\/\">Pine64 PinePhone Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is GrapheneOS, and How Does It Make Android More Private?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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But Google has been working to change that narrative, with each new release introducing more privacy-focused tools to help you safeguard your personal information. Some, though, aren\u2019t enabled by default. 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