Today we have indicated that from Twitter the App Graph service has been launched with which they want to know a little more about the user to adapt their Android application to their tastes. Well, there is a process that is not complicated to stop Twitter from tracking apps.
The truth is that it is very positive that this can be achieved quickly and without any problem regarding the application that is installed in the corresponding terminal. Therefore, anyone can do it without problems and, in addition, it is not necessary to resort to sections that are not in the device itself, thus increasing the ease.
Disable Twitter from using your apps to personalize
The first thing you should do is open the Twitter app on your device and use the menu icon in the top right corner of the application (the one with three vertical dots). From the options that appear, you should choose Configuration o Settings and privacy depending on the version.
A screen will appear with several options. In this case, you need to select the account for which you want to make the adjustment. Another list will appear with different options, but the one you need to use is the one called Others. You can now customize the use of App Graph in the option Customize Twitter based on my apps. If you can't find this section, the option may be integrated into Privacy and Security > Personalization and Data, where you can disable personalized ads and using data about your activity for customization.
Block app trackers on Android with DuckDuckGo
Just like websites, many apps include third party trackers. A simple way to mitigate this is to use the app DuckDuckGo for Android and activate your Protection against application tracking. This function creates a Local VPN (traffic does not leave your device) that filters connections to known tracking domains and allows you to see statistics by applicationIf any app is experiencing issues, you can disable app protection from DuckDuckGo's own settings.
More ways to reduce tracking on your mobile
In addition to Twitter, you may want to limit how other apps on your phone track you. On Android, go to Settings> Applications, open each app and check Permissions (location, contacts, camera, etc.). On iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking to prevent apps from requesting tracking and disable it per app where appropriate. Tools like Exodus Privacy help you identify trackers included in each app, while NetGuard (firewall without root) or blockers like Blockada/Lockdown allows you to cut off connections to trackers. Keep the number of installed apps to a minimum and use privacy-first browsers.
Strengthens privacy within Twitter
In addition to turning off app-based personalization, review these key settings: set a strong password and activate the two step authentication (SMS, app or key). In Privacy & Security can protect your Tweets, limit the tagging in photos, control who can send you messages and disable being found by email or phone. In Ads Preferences, disable Personalized Ads and review/delete Interests. In Personalization and data, disable share data with partners, inferred identity and the customization by location.
Revoke access to apps and sessions you don't need
Over time, it is common to grant permissions to third-party services. Since Security and account access > Apps and sessions, check out Connected apps and press Revoke access in which you no longer use. In the same section, check Active sessions and login history to close any you don't recognize. On mobile, you'll find the same menus from your avatar > Settings and privacy.
Others useful tutorials for the Google operating system you can find out at this section of Android Help, where surely you will find one that helps you and allows you to adjust your terminal in the best possible way to your needs.
Source: Twitter.
With these settings and tools you can maintain control over what data is used to personalize your Twitter experience and limit tracking at the system level, striking a reasonable balance between functionality and privacy.