Quick Checklist: Protect Your Digital Identity and Limit Tracking

(For immigrants and everyone else)

1. Phone Settings

Turn off ad tracking

• iPhone: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → turn off “Allow Apps to Request to Track.”
• Android: Settings → Privacy → Ads (or “Google Ads”) → Delete Advertising ID or Opt out of Ads Personalization.”

Limit location

• Settings → Location / Location Services.
• For most apps choose “While Using” or “Never.”
• Turn off “Precise Location” except for maps or rideshare.

Clean up apps

• Once a month, delete apps you do not use.
• In each app’s permissions, turn off Camera, Microphone, Contacts, and Location if they are not needed.

2. Browsers and Search

Block trackers and cookies

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies → “Block third‑party cookies.”
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection: Strict.
• Safari (iPhone/Mac): Settings → Safari → turn on “Prevent Cross‑Site Tracking.”

Use private windows