Monday, December 9, 2013

Beware Of Bearers Of Free Apps

Consumerist.com warns us of the free apps that turn our cell phones into flashlights can.. "While running the application also transmit, or allow the transmission of, data from the mobile device to various third parties, including advertising networks...the device’s precise geolocation along with persistent device identifiers that can be used to track a user’s location over time.

..The privacy policy for the app states that the developer “may collect, maintain, process and use diagnostic, technical and related information, including but not limited to information about your computer, system and application software, and peripherals, that is gathered periodically to facilitate the provision of software updates, product support and other services to you.”.


Imagine that!


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