When “Allow Apps to Request to Track” is enabled on iPhone, apps can ask for permission to follow your activity across other apps and websites. They use this data to show you ads that feel eerily personal. If that sounds invasive, here’s how to shut it down.
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Steps to Turn Off “Allow Apps to Request to Track” on iPhone
- Open Settings on iPhone.
- Tap Privacy & Security.
- Select Tracking from the menu.
- Toggle off Allow Apps to Request to Track at the top of the screen.
Now apps will automatically be denied permission to track you.
What Happens After You Disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track” Settings?
- Apps won’t be able to ask for tracking permission anymore.
- They’ll treat it as if you tapped “Ask App Not to Track” every time.
- You’ll still see ads, but they’ll be generic instead of tailored.
Think of it like closing a window, apps can’t look in, but they might still guess what’s inside based on other clues like cookies or IP addresses.
Why Disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track” Setting?
- Privacy First: Stops apps from tracking your habits for targeted ads.
- Simpler Experience: No more annoying pop-ups asking for tracking permission.
- Peace of Mind: Keeps your data out of advertisers’ hands.
Pro Tip: Manage Individual App Permissions for Tracking
If you’ve already allowed some apps to track you, you can revoke their permissions:
- Go back to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking.
- Scroll through the list of apps and toggle off tracking for specific ones.