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15. Advocate for Regulation:
• Support initiatives and organizations advocating for stricter data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
16. Educate Yourself and Others:
• Stay informed about data privacy practices and encourage others to take similar precautions.

14. Reduce Usage or Delete Accounts:
• Limit your usage of Meta platforms or delete your accounts entirely if feasible.

12. Be Mindful of What You Post:
• Avoid sharing sensitive information such as your location, relationships, or personal preferences.
13. Limit Interaction with Ads:
• Avoid clicking on ads, engaging with sponsored content, or purchasing through Meta platforms.

11. Avoid Meta-Owned Devices:
• If possible, avoid using Meta-owned hardware like Oculus devices, which are deeply integrated into their data ecosystem.

10. Use Private or Secondary Accounts:
• Consider using a private or “burner” account for social media activity to separate your real identity from data collection.

9. Limit Third-Party Data Sharing:
• Adjust your device’s ad tracking settings (e.g., on iOS: “Limit Ad Tracking” or “Ask App Not to Track”; on Android: “Opt out of Ads Personalization”).

7. Avoid Third-Party Logins:
• Do not use Facebook or Instagram to log into other apps or services.
8. Turn Off Location Services:
• Disable location tracking in your device settings or deny location access to Meta apps.

6. Block Trackers:
• Use browser extensions or privacy-focused browsers like Brave or Firefox with tracking protection enabled.
• Install tracker blockers like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin.

5. Use a VPN:
• A Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help mask your location and browsing data from being tracked.

4. Log Out and Clear Data:
• Log out of Meta apps when not in use to limit tracking.
• Regularly clear cookies and cache from your browser and apps.

3. Review App Permissions:
• Check and revoke unnecessary permissions granted to the Facebook and Instagram apps, such as location, microphone, and camera access

2. Disable Ad Personalization:
• Turn off personalized ads in the Ads Preferences section of your account.
• Opt out of interest-based ads via the Digital Advertising Alliance website or your device settings.

1. Adjust Privacy Settings:
• Go to your Meta accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) and update your privacy settings to restrict data collection and sharing.
• Limit who can see your posts, profile details, and activity.

Go delete your old activity and opt out of tracking future activity. Meta makes money from knowing your relative age, maritical status, and interests.

Thanks!