Pavel Jelic As you surely know, practically every modern device collects all kinds of data about you, which is then processed in a certain way. Most often, companies use this data to precisely target ads, but this is not a policy. There is nothing much about the world's companies collecting some data about you, that is, if it is handled correctly. For example, Apple uses this data for various analyzes and to improve its services. On the contrary, we have already witnessed the selling of this data several times, which is definitely bad.
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In an ideal world, all data should be stored securely and encrypted on servers where no third party can access it. However, the world is not ideal and there will be some form of leakage here and there. To be specific, Apple collects various location data about you, for example. Some of you may not know that all this data is also stored on your iPhone and iPad, in the form of so-called important places. You can view this data quite simply, but you can also delete it or deactivate this function completely. Let's see how to do it together in this article.
How to clear data about all the places you've visited on iPhone
If you want to view or delete data about all the places you have visited on your iPhone or iPad, or if you want to deactivate the collection of this location data, then proceed as follows:
- First, you need to switch to the native app on your iOS or iPadOS device Settings.
- Once you've done that, go down a notch below, where locate and click on the box with the name Privacy.
- Within this Settings section, then tap on the option at the very top Location services.
- Then go all the way down here all the way down where the row is located system services, which you tap.
- On the next screen, then move a piece below and locate the box Important places, Which unclick.
- After clicking on this box, you must use Touch ID or Face ID authorized.
- This will take you to the Important Places section, which is dedicated to the locations you visit.
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In case you want data about your Points of Interest display, so go down for something below to the category History. Here is a list of the cities you've moved to, along with the count exact places and exact dates. After clicking, you will see a list of individual locations. If you click on the place, you can view exact time the routes and the time you moved around the place. If you tap on the top right of the edit, so you can delete some records. If you want records of Important Places delete completely so on the main screen go down all the way down and tap on Delete history. Pro deactivating Landmarks then just switch at the top switch do inactive positions. However, keep in mind that this data, and the Landmarks feature in general, is intended for the proper functioning of some applications, such as Calendar, Maps, and others. Therefore, think about deactivation.
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Hello, I have a question. How accurate is this data? Has anyone had it show nonsense like, you were half a day 10km from where you should be?