Facebook may be stalking you when you're offline. But, there's an easy way to fix it

[mfcorey1]

Did you know that Facebook may be stalking you?

The social media network is keeping track of your online activity, even after you’ve closed out of the app, thanks to a feature called, “Off-Facebook Activity.”

Whether you’re scouring Google Maps, Safari, playing a game on your phone, etc., Facebook may be taking note. But, don’t panic, as there is a way to fix it with just the flip of a switch. Or an online switch at that.

How to turn off “Off-Facebook Activity”

From your phone, go into ‘Settings and Privacy.” Then, select “Settings.”
From there, scroll down until you see “Your Facebook Information” and select “Off-Facebook Activity.”
If you want to turn off the setting, tap “More Options” and “Manage Future Activity.” You’ll then be prompted to select “Manage Future Activity” again, and from there, tap the switch to off, next to “Future Off-Facebook Activity.” Then you’re all set!
If you want to clear the history that’s already been stored, just return to the “Off-Facebook Activity” screen and select “Clear History.”

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/01/24/facebook-may-be-stalking-you-when-youre-offline-but-theres-an-easy-way-to-fix-it/

[BComplex]

1. That's good news. Thanks for posting.

Facebook and twitter and all the rest need some serious governmental regulations.

[Wounded Bear]

2. I don't facebook on my phone...nt

[BSdetect]

3. I disabled Facebook on my PC but still get numerous requests to Friend

Most annoying

even if you close the account it retains some connection it seems

[SharonAnn]

4. Thank you!

[lindysalsagal]

5. On a samsung, it's not that simple. I can't turn mine off.

On a samsung, it's not that simple. You have to do it through facebook.

Settings-privacy shortcuts-view or clear your off facebook activity. Not in phone settings.

I got to "Manage off-facebook activity" and turned it off and the notification said it will still get all of my activity from the places I visit. I just won't be able to see the list anymore.

So, unless samsung has a deal different from yours, you are incorrect. Sorry.

[Silver Gaia]

6. I didn't have any problem doing this on my Samsung devices.

Yes, the settings are in Facebook, not the phone. For me, it all worked just as described. I also didn't get a notification about Facebook still being able to track me. Can you post the what it says? Thank you.

[lindysalsagal]

7. That's it. The businesses will still get my browsing data.

It might be a samsung inside deal.

[lpbk2713]

8. Fortunately I have never signed up for any social networking.

I'm borderline paranoid about my privacy.

DU is as close as it gets.

[msongs]

9. instead of using apps use a browser each time. no more 24/7 tracking if u clear cookies each time