Facebook Tracking Alert: Turn Off This Data-Tracking Setting in One Minute
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, collects user activity data not only on its own platforms but also from third-party apps and websites. While this data is primarily used for advertising and personalization, many users are unaware that such tracking can be managed and limited. If you use Facebook, it is important to know how to check and control this setting.
Facebook provides a feature called “Your Activity Off Meta Technologies”
Follow these steps on the Facebook mobile app to review and limit data tracking:
Open the Facebook app on your smartphone.
Tap the three-line (menu) icon in the top corner of the screen.
Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.
In Settings, open the Accounts Center.
Tap See More in Accounts Center.
Select Your Information and Permissions.
Tap on Your Activity Off Meta Technologies.
Here, you will be able to see which recent activities and external websites or apps have shared data with Meta.
How to Disable Future TrackingTo prevent Facebook from tracking your activity going forward:
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Tap on the Manage option inside Your Activity Off Meta Technologies.
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Select Disconnect Future Activity.
This will stop Meta from linking your future off-platform activity to your Facebook account. Users can also clear past activity or disconnect specific apps and websites from this section.
Meta uses off-platform activity to personalize ads and content. While this is disclosed in its privacy policy, many users prefer to limit such tracking for privacy reasons. Managing this setting gives users greater control over how their data is used across the internet.
Taking just one minute to review and update this option can significantly enhance your digital privacy.