Smartphone privacy

A 15-minute phone privacy checklist

Settings — 0/8 done

Review app permissions: location/mic/camera — 'while using' only
Disable ad personalization and ad-ID tracking
Enable biometric lock + auto-lock <= 1 min
OS and app updates — automatic
Encrypted backups (iCloud / E2E Google backup)
Check Find My / send last location
Limit notification content on the lock screen
Remove apps unused for 3+ months

The biggest wins are permissions and updates: most 'leaks' come from legitimate apps with excessive permissions, not hacker attacks. Repeat the audit quarterly.