Privacy Advisor scans your Android apps and identifies privacy risks.
What It Scans
- App permissions (camera, microphone, location)
- Data collection practices
- Background activity
- Network connections
- Ad trackers
Running a Privacy Scan
- Open Activate Security on Android
- Tap "Privacy Advisor"
- Tap "Scan Apps"
- Review results and recommendations
Privacy Ratings
- Low Risk (Green): Safe apps with minimal data collection
- Medium Risk (Yellow): Apps requesting more permissions than needed
- High Risk (Red): Apps with excessive permissions or known privacy issues
Managing App Permissions
- Tap on app in scan results
- Review requested permissions
- Tap "Manage Permissions"
- Revoke unnecessary permissions
Privacy Tip: Regularly review app permissions and remove access for apps you no longer use.