Your favorite apps might be sharing too much about you. Here’s how to solve it.

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 - 11:20 in Mathematics & Economics

Yes, it's possible everyone knows exactly how many times you've listened to the same sad song on a loop since you broke up with your ex. (Oleg Magni/Unsplash/)In our modern age, you can’t be too careful when it comes to protecting your privacy online. That means knowing exactly what you’re sharing on the web, and with whom.Even if you think you know what you’ve put out there and what you haven’t, it’s important to check once in a while. You might be posting out personal information without even realizing it.And this information takes all sorts of forms—not just your idle thoughts on Twitter and Facebook, but also your Spotify playlists, YouTube uploads, fitness data, and more.Your music playlistsSharing a public playlist isn't quite the same as handing over your online banking details, but you may not want everyone knowing your fondness for bubblegum pop or death metal.All the popular music...

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