iPhone Privacy Settings You Should Change Right Now!

By Dhvanesh By Dhvanesh

Lock or Hide Sensitive Apps

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Stop Websites from Tracking on Safari

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Block Apps from Tracking You

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Stop Email Trackers from Spying on You

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Keep Your Data Safe If iPhone Is Stolen

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See How Apps Are Using Your Data

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Use Safety Check to Revoke Access

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Stop ISPs & Websites from Profiling You

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See What Your iPhone Reports to Apple

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