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   How do I ensure my location data isn't being sold by dating apps?

   If you want to reduce the chances that your location data is collected, shared, or monetized by dating apps, the most effective approach is to limit what they can collect in the first place and exercise any privacy rights available where you live.

   Here are the biggest steps you can take:

   1. Review the app's privacy policy. Look for sections on:

      • Data sharing with advertisers or "partners."
      • Whether precise location is collected.
      • Whether data is "sold" or "shared" for targeted advertising (those terms have specific legal meanings in some jurisdictions).

   2. Limit location permissions.

      • If your phone allows it, grant Approximate rather than Precise location.
      • Use While Using the App instead of Always.
      • Turn location off entirely when you're not actively using the app if it supports manual location entry.

   3. Opt out of data sharing. Many apps provide privacy controls such as:

      • "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information"
      • "Opt out of targeted advertising"
      • "Limit ad personalization"

   4. Use your privacy rights. Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

      • Know what data is collected.
      • Request deletion.
      • Opt out of certain types of data sharing.
      • Receive a copy of your data.

   5. Delete old accounts. Unused dating profiles may continue to retain personal information according to the company's retention policy. Delete accounts you no longer use instead of simply uninstalling the app.

   6. Reduce location precision in your profile. Avoid:

      • Linking your home or work address.
      • Mentioning your neighborhood, apartment complex, or daily routine.
      • Posting photos that reveal where you live or work.

   7. Reset or limit your advertising identifier. Both iOS and Android allow you to limit ad tracking, making it harder for advertisers to connect activity across apps.

   8. Choose privacy-focused services. Compare apps based on:

      • Whether they require continuous location access.
      • Whether they use location only for matching versus advertising.
      • Their history of privacy practices and security incidents.

   If you're evaluating a specific dating app, check:

   • Whether it collects precise GPS location or only approximate location.
   • Whether it states it shares location data with advertising or analytics partners.
   • Whether it offers an in-app privacy dashboard.

   If you tell me which dating app you're using, I can explain its location privacy settings and what controls are available.

   

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