Social Media & Privacy
The following types of data may persist when using social media platforms (vendor-agnostic).
- Profile information (name, age, location, work, education, relationship status)
- Posts, comments, likes, shares, and reactions
- Photos and videos (including deleted ones)
- Private messages and chat history
- Location check-ins and GPS data from posts
- Friend/follower lists and social connections
- Search history and browsing activity
- Ad preferences and interests tracked by the platform
- Device information and IP addresses
- Facial recognition data from uploaded photos
- Voice recordings from audio/video posts
- Metadata (when, where, and how you use the platform)
- Third-party app permissions and data sharing
⚠️ Important Notice About "Disappearing" Content
Snapchat and Instagram Stories are not private. What disappears from your screen after 24 hours remains stored on their servers and can be requested by authorities. These photos are scanned with facial recognition—and used for AI training.