Now a shocking new report confirms it’s creepier than we thought, that our voice recordings are also being used to send you targeted ads wherever you go online. Here’s what to do about it.
Here’s the backstory
What you can do about it
If you’re fed up, unplug your Echo devices and kick them to the curb. Just know that even if you do, your smartphone, computer and even your smart TV tries to collect data in order to hit you with more targeted advertising. For Alexa devices, there are more settings you might want to change.
Open the Alexa app on your mobile phone.Tap Manage Settings, then Alexa Privacy.
This is the central location where you manage privacy on Alexa. You can control your voice recordings, manage your home device state history and update the Alexa Skills you’ve granted permission to access specific data. You can also access the settings on your browser by going to Alexa Privacy Settings. It’s always safe to assume your smart tech is listening. Our handy gadgets can make life more convenient but to Big Tech, those aren’t products. We are.
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