At this point in the movie, we can say that the battle for privacy is lost. Our dependence on mobile makes us accept permits as if there were no tomorrow. Although we try to keep these permissions under control, if we want to use certain applications, we will have to go through the hoop of many of their conditions, which sometimes include the transfer of our data or usage habits to third parties. However, there are other types of permissions that we can control and deactivate on our mobile in order to improve our privacy.
All these alternative permissions refer on many occasions to the free transfer of data, habits, statistics or diagnoses. The theory is that this data is controlled by the manufacturer of our mobile phone or service provider, and that it is only used to make improvements or detect future failures. However, if we want to heal ourselves in health and have a further plus of privacy, the best option may be to deactivate all of them. In addition, unlike the application permissions, deactivating these permissions does not affect the operation of our terminal or limit its functions.
Alternative permissions to disable
Keyboard usage statistics
Automatically send keyboard usage statistics to Google? ‘ No thanks. Depending on the mobile, this option can be found in the advanced settings , although we can also do a search in the settings drawer by typing “Share” to find the function. Privacy lovers will deactivate this box, which does not affect the performance of the terminal in any way if we deactivate it.
Share analytics data
In the example we can see an example from a Huawei mobile, but it is something that we find in many other devices. The option “Share analysis data” aims to improve the interfaces (SDK and API) used by third-party applications, with information on the usage data of these interfaces. The statement that we can read about this option ensures that all data will be sent encrypted, in no case to companies etc etc … that is, deactivated is better.
Use and diagnosis
This box is easy to find in many Android dispersives. When enabled, Google will collect diagnostic data and use of the device and applications , with the idea of “improving battery life, application stability and system.” It is also referenced that it can help Android developers improve their products and applications. It is another of the boxes that will allow us to heal ourselves by keeping it deactivated, without anything changing in terms of the use or performance of our terminal.
Custom Advertising ID
It will be impossible to get rid of advertising in many applications. However, the “Disable Ads Personalization” box will prevent third parties from receiving information about our habits , tastes or preferences, stored in our so-called advertising ID. By unchecking this box, we will see generic ads, which means unchecking the box is working.
Activity on the web and applications
An Android device must be “logged in” with a Google account for many Google services to function properly. However, within the options of the Google account that we find on our mobile. If we are suspicious of privacy, we will have to deactivate the option “Activity on the Web and Applications” . This will prevent our activity on Google’s websites and applications from being stored. Chrome browser history and website activity will also not be saved. In addition, the activity log that we carry out with the mobile applications will be deactivated.
