Disable Device Tracking and Location-Based Ads
| Title | Disable Device Tracking and Location-Based Ads |
| Severity | High |
| Category | 📍 Location & Tracking |
Description
Section titled “Description”Tracking and location-based ad settings control how apps and ad systems use your activity, interests, and location to personalize ads or build advertising profiles.
These settings will not make your iPhone completely private, but they do reduce common ways advertisers can connect your activity across multip apps, websites, and places you go.
Simple rule: if a setting exists mainly to personalize ads or allow tracking across other apps and websites, turn it Off.
Settings and Recommendations
Section titled “Settings and Recommendations”Use the menu paths below on your iPhone to find the setting and apply the recommendation that fits most people.
| Menu Path | Recommended Setting |
|---|---|
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → Alerts & Shortcuts Automations | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → Apple Pay Merchant Identification | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → Suggestions and Search | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → System Customization | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → Improve Location Accuracy | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → iPhone Analytics | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → Routing & Traffic | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → System Services → Improve Maps | Off |
Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads | Off |