Delete an app, and your personal data is deleted too… right? Not exactly. A lot of apps can keep tracking you long after they’re off your phone. When you install an app, it often creates an account or a unique ID for you on its servers, that’s where the real tracking happens. Deleting the app just removes the interface from your phone. The account, and all the data it’s collected, still exist. Some companies go further, using device fingerprinting which is details like your phone model, IP address, and system settings to recognize you even if you reinstall later. And if you signed in with Google, for example, your activity can still be linked across other apps and websites. The only way to really stop tracking is to delete your account directly with the company. So… have you actually stopped that app from tracking you or just made it invisible on your home screen? #tech #technology #stem #techexplained