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    Review app permissions after updates: Sometimes, app updates may change
                           the permissions they require. After an update, check to see if the app is now

                           requesting access to features it didn’t need before.

                          Uninstall unused apps: If you no longer use an app, uninstall it completely. This
                           ensures that it cannot request or retain permissions, protecting your privacy

                           and keeping your device clean.

                          Investigate any suspicious behaviour: If an app starts draining your battery

                           quickly,  sending  unexpected  notifications  or causing  slow performance,
                           investigate whether it has been granted excessive permissions.

                          Choose trusted app sources: Download apps only from official app stores like

                           Google Play or the Apple App Store. Apps from unofficial sources may pose
                           security risks or request unnecessary permissions.

                          Disable permissions for background apps: Some apps run in the background

                           and continue to access permissions even when you’re not using them. Regularly
                           check these apps and disable any permissions that aren’t necessary for their

                           function.

                             Download apps  only from trusted                      Don’t  download  apps from unknown
                           stores like Google Play Store or Apple                websites or pop-up links.
                           App Store.                                              Don’t  allow every permission  just  to
                             Read the permissions carefully before               start the app quickly.
                           tapping Allow.                                          Don’t  share your  personal data  with

                             Give only the permissions  that  are                apps that don’t need it.
                           needed for the app to work.                             Don’t ignore warning signs, like  too

                             Check app reviews and ratings before                many ads or poor reviews.
                           installing.                                             Don’t  keep suspicious apps  on  your

                             Ask  a parent or teacher if you  are                device; delete them.
                           unsure about a permission.                              Don’t forget to turn off permissions for

                             Update  apps regularly to  fix security             apps you no longer use.
                           issues.

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