In our post about Facebook yesterday , we revealed a link that leads to a very well-hidden feature of the social network. The following text comes as a complement to yesterday's post, and may perhaps further explain the extent of Facebook's massive data collection.
“Truth, do you know how many phone numbers you have given to Facebook;
Today we will continue with how you can cut off access to Facebook, which constantly seeks opportunities to collect all kinds of data on the company's servers.
Below is the method for syncing your contacts, which explains how your contacts were found in the databases of the largest social network.
“Messenger uploads your contacts from your device if you have enabled the continuous sync feature. To enable or disable continuous sync in the Messenger app:
Android:
- On the
Home, tap your profile picture in the top right. - Tap People.
- Tap Synced contacts to turn this setting on or off.
Home, tap your profile picture in the top right.iPhone or iPad:
- On the Home, tap your profile picture in the top left.
- Tap People.
- Tap Synced contacts to turn this setting on or off.
Home, tap your profile picture in the top left.You can view or delete your uploaded contacts from the Manage Imported Contacts page for Messenger. To delete your uploaded contacts from Messenger, visit the page and select Delete All.
Note: To prevent your contacts from being re‑uploaded, you must disable the continuous sync feature on all devices from which you use the Messenger app.
Facebook: Uploading and managing your contacts
The revealing link:
https://www.facebοok.com/mobile/messenger/contacts
So if it doesn't convince you:
“Only you will be able to see your contacts. Facebook, however, will be able to use the information you have uploaded for your contacts, both to suggest friends to you and to others, as well as to provide everyone with a better service” do something…
