What are the threats to your privacy when using Snapchat
| TITLE | DESCRIPTION | LEVEL | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information from Third Parties | If another user allows Snapchat to collect information from their device phonebook—and you’re one of that user’s contacts— they "may combine the information [they] collect from that user’s phonebook with other information [they] have collected about you. [They] may also obtain information from [their] affiliates, or any other third-party sources, and combine that with the information [they] collect". | Read More | |
| Device information | Snapchat may determine your location by using "methods that include GPS, wireless networks, cell towers, Wi-Fi access points, and other sensors, such as gyroscopes, accelerometers, and compasses.". | Read More | |
| Content shared through public features can be retained | If you submit content to one of Snapchat's inherently public features, such as Our Story or any other crowd-sourced service, they "may retain the content as long as necessary to offer and improve the services". | Read More |
Data shared with Snapchat
| NAME | CATEGORY | MANDATORY |
|---|---|---|
| Which channels you watch on discover | App Information | YES |
| Password | App Information | YES |
| Referral pages | App Information | YES |
| Pages viewed | App Information | YES |
| Custom stickers | App Information | YES |
| Your interactions with messages | App Information | YES |
| Which friends you exchange messages with the most | App Information | YES |
| Number of messages you exchange with your friends | App Information | YES |
| Names of people you are communicating with | App Information | YES |
| Which search queries you submit | App Information | YES |
| Which filters you view or apply to snaps | App Information | YES |
| Microphones information | Device | YES |
| Unique device identifiers | Device | YES |
| Browser type | Device | YES |
| Device language | Device | YES |
| Battery level | Device | YES |
| Time zone | Device | YES |
| Accelerometers information | Device | YES |
| Gyroscopes information | Device | YES |
| Compasses information | Device | YES |
| Whether you have headphones connected | Device | YES |
| Mobile phone number | Device | YES |
| Service provider | Device | YES |
| Signal strength | Device | YES |
| Ip address | Device | YES |
| Hardware model | Device | YES |
| Operating system version | Device | YES |
| Device memory | Device | YES |
| Advertising identifiers | Device | YES |
| Unique application identifiers | Device | YES |
| Apps installed | Device | YES |
| Phone number | Personal Information | YES |
| Date of birth | Personal Information | YES |
| Username | Personal Information | YES |
| Email address | Personal Information | YES |
| Access times | Time | YES |
| Time and date of your communications | Time | YES |
| Snaps | App Information | NO |
| Chats to your friends | App Information | NO |
| Profile pictures | App Information | NO |
| Access to your camera or photos | Device | NO |
| Device’s phonebook | Device | NO |
| Debit or credit card number | Payment | NO |
| Name | Personal Information | NO |
How to protect your privacy on Snapchat
Opt out of Activity-Based Ads
Activity-Based Ads help advertisers show relevant ads to their desired audience.
How to opt out of Activity-Based Ads
On your Profile screen, tap the gear button to open Settings
Scroll down to ‘Additional Services’ and tap ‘Manage’
Tap ‘Ad Preferences’
Toggle off ‘Activity-Based Ads’ to opt out.
Opt out of Audience-Based Ads
Audience-Based Ads help advertisers show relevant ads to their desired audience.
How to opt out of Audience-Based Ads
On your Profile screen, tap the gear button to open Settings
Scroll down to ‘Additional Services’ and tap ‘Manage’
Tap ‘Ad Preferences’
Toggle off ‘Audience-Based Ads’ to opt out.
Turn location services off
Turn location services off from your phone
How to turn your location services off
Turning locations services off for iPhone
- Tap Privacy > Location Services
- Scroll down and tap Snapchat
- Select Never or While Using the App to choose location access
Turning locations services off for Android
- Go to your Settings.
- Select “Location”
- Flip the switch to the “Off” position.
How to delete your Snapchat account
To delete your Snapchat account, just go here.
How to contact Snapchat about your privacy
If have questions about anything in Snapchat's Privacy Policy, you can contact them here.
