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hlthe2b

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6. I use continuous VPN on my cell phone. And, when in doubt I disable both bluetooth and wifi

Reply to defacto7 (Reply #5)

Mon Jan 13, 2020, 05:52 PM

Jan 2020

in terms of any online tracking. As for any possibility of tracking GPS when inactivated, that really isn't an issue for me in my home community. If I were concerned, I'd leave the phone at home.

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Starbucks app can take photos and video at will [View all] defacto7 Jan 2020 OP

My iphone app has none of those permissions. They aren't even options. hlthe2b Jan 2020 #1

It's good to know they don't take the permission by default. defacto7 Jan 2020 #5

I use continuous VPN on my cell phone. And, when in doubt I disable both bluetooth and wifi hlthe2b Jan 2020 #6

Smart moves. defacto7 Jan 2020 #8

don't know if it applies here, but... getagrip_already Jan 2020 #2

I didn't think about loading a gift card. defacto7 Jan 2020 #4

Any app that COULD use a camera should be disabled until or unless you want to use it. hlthe2b Jan 2020 #7

I signed in to the public Wi-Fi one day at, Boston Market and dewsgirl Jan 2020 #3