Verizon changes privacy policy-shares locations
Verizon has updated their privacy policy to include the ability to collect and share the following information.
- Which mobile apps you use and how much you use them.
- What websites you visit on your phone. (including what you search for)
- What VZW features you use on your phone.
- The location of your device.
- Demographics provided by outside companies.
The wireless company begin to send out notices last week regarding the change. They give real world examples of how the data collected in each scenario might help give the user a more personal experience.
A local restaurant may want to advertise only to people who live within 10 miles, and we might help deliver that ad on a website without sharing information that identifies you personally.
They say the information collected will be used to create business and marketing reports for both Verizon and outside companies that they may have a relation with.
If you wish to not have your information collected, you have choices! You can log onto the Verizon Wireless website (http://www.vzw.com/myprivacy) and log into your account and make the changes or call them at 866-241-0874.
I choose the calling option and found it easy. The complete process is automated so you don’t have someone on the other end trying to convince you to stay on the list.