In the digital days, Facebook's Off-Facebook Activity tool emerged as a powerful ally, granting users unprecedented control over their online privacy.
Get the tool:
Users simply navigate to their Facebook settings on a desktop or laptop, discovering the gateway to their online footprint – the "Off-Facebook Activity" option.
Clear search history:
After accessing the option, users should clear the history, erasing traces of the information exchanged between third-party apps and websites and Facebook. This is similar to hitting the reset button, offering a clean slate.
Get disconnected:
But the tool doesn't stop there. Users can proactively disconnect future activities, telling Facebook that they no longer wish to receive information from external sources.
This simple yet useful action places users in the driver's seat of their data privacy journey.
Transparency:
Transparency becomes a beacon as the tool gives users a detailed list of apps and websites that have shared data with Facebook.
This revelation serves as an eye-opener, shedding light on the depth of information Facebook possesses about one's online interactions.
How it works with targeted ads:
The impact on targeted ads is profound. By toggling off Facebook Activity or clearing history, users directly influence the advertisements they encounter.
Less information about online behaviour means fewer targeted ads, delivering a heightened sense of control over their Facebook feed.
Data privacy:
At its core, the Off-Facebook Activity tool empowers users to be more aware of their data privacy. It becomes a barrier allowing you to decide the extent of information you're comfortable sharing with Facebook, ultimately curating a personalized online experience.
