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We all know that social media companies track our activity on their platforms, such as the posts we make and the people we interact with. But did you know that they also track your browsing activity outside of the platform, gather location data from your device, and collect information on your contacts and connections? In this article, we'll take a closer look at the data that social media companies collect on their users, and what they do with it. First, let's talk about what social media companies know about your activity on their platforms. They track and store data on the posts you make, the people you interact with, and the pages you visit. This data is used to target ads and recommend content to you. For example, if you've been browsing a lot of posts about hiking, you may start seeing ads for outdoor gear. But social media companies don't just track your activity on their platforms - they also track your browsing activity outside of the platform. They do this ...

In today's connected world, social media is an integral part of our daily lives. We use it to connect with friends and family, share our thoughts and experiences, and stay informed about what's happening in the world. Business is now a part of it and some of us even hold positions that are linked to social media and PR. However, as we scroll through our feeds and tap on "like" and "share" buttons, we may not be aware of the extent to which our personal information is being collected and shared by these platforms. One of the most simplistic ways in which social media apps collect our personal information is through the permissions we grant them on our mobile devices. Many apps ask for access to our contacts, camera, microphone, and location, among other things. This allows the apps to collect a significant amount of personal data, which can be used for targeted advertising and other purposes. In some cases, users may not even be aware of the extent of data...