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Does Facebook work with data providers

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Facebook works with a select group of third-party data providers to help businesses connect with people who might be interested in their products or services. 
Facebook have designed these partnerships with people's privacy in mind. People using our services have control over the ads they see.
Many businesses today work with third parties like Acxiom, Oracle Data Cloud (formerly DLX), Epsilon, Experian and Quantium to help manage and understand their marketing efforts. For example, an auto dealer may want to customize an offer to people who are likely to be in the market for a new car. 
The dealer also might want to send offers, like discounts for service, to customers that have purchased a car from them. To do this, the auto dealer works with a third-party company to identify and reach those customers with the right offer. The third-party partner provides Facebook with information that helps Facebook connect those customers with the offers.
We've set up these partnerships in a way that enables people to control how they are included in audiences we create based on information provided by a data provider. Specifically, we offer people:
 Transparency. When you see a Facebook ad, you can click the dropdown menu and then choose "Why am I seeing this?" This will bring you to a page that identifies some of the reasons why you’re seeing the ad -- including whether you are part of an audience that was provided to Facebook by our partners.
Control. Within the dropdown box associated with an ad, you can ask Facebook not to show you that ad or other ads from that advertiser again. Facebook’s data providers have also agreed to provide an opt-out form on their web sites.
Enhanced Disclosures. Our data providers have agreed to explain what types of information they collect and what their policies are relating to the sharing of that information. Many of our partners have developed tools that help people see information that the partner has associated with them, and to exercise control over that data. For example, Acxiom has launched a public tool called aboutthedata.com.
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I want to connect to Facebook without data

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Facebook's mobile apps and website are free.
Free or discounted data
You may also be able to connect to Facebook for free or at a discounted rate.

 
Most mobile apps and websites use data (example: 3G) when you aren't connected to Wi-Fi. We've worked with several mobile carriers to discount or completely cover these data charges.

If you're using a SIM card from one of these carriers, you won't have to pay to connect to Facebook.
When you connect to Facebook with free or discounted data, you'll see a warning when you go to another site or app, or try to use a feature that isn't covered.

Going to other sites and apps may be subject to standard data charges.
Can I Use This?
To find out if you can connect to Facebook for free, contact your mobile carrier.

How to Stop Facebook Apps Using Your Data

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Facebook apps, quizzes and tests have access to your data - and you gave them permission to do. Here's how to stop Facebook apps taking your data.



You might be desperate to know which Disney Princess you are, or what you'd look like as the opposite sex, but every time you authorise a third-party app to connect to your Facebook account you're allowing it access to your personal data. And as you have probably noticed in the news of late, there's a bit of a hoo-ha over one particular Cambridge Analytica personality test. We explain how to remove that authorisation and secure your account.
If you can't live without knowing whether you should have been born Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora or Belle, you can always allow the permission but then remove it once you have your answer. Do note, however, that deleting the app permissions does not stop them holding the data they already hold on you, and you'll have to contact the developer direct for more information on that. So keep in mind that if you're at all worried about this, sometimes it's better not to click in the first place.

How to log out of quizzes, tests and other Facebook apps

There are two ways to remove your authorisation for third-party apps to access your data.
  • Log into your Facebook account in a browser
  • Tap the question mark icon at the top right of the window and choose Privacy Check-up
  • Tap Next to bypass the first step, then examine the list of apps that have access to your profile
  • Tap the X next to any apps you want to de-authorise
  • Click Next, then Finish
Alternatively:
  • Log into your Facebook account in a browser
  • Tap the down triangle at the top right of the window and choose Settings
  • Select Apps from the menu to the left
  • At the top of the page you'll be presented with a list of apps you're logged into via Facebook. Hover over any of these and tap the X to delete

Stop your friends sharing your data on Facebook

It's not just you that is able to allow apps to see your data. Your friends who are able to see your data also take it with them to improve the user experience with third-party apps. Fortunately you can stop this, too.
  • Log into your Facebook account in a browser
  • Tap the down triangle at the top right of the window and choose Settings
  • Select Apps from the menu to the left
  • Select Edit under 'Apps others use'
  • Deselect any boxes for information you don't want to be shared via your friends' accounts
  • Click Save
The steps we've listed above are also available through the Facebook mobile apps, but to access them you'll need to tap the three lines icon and select Account Settings.

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How to Download Facebook Data

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Worried about what data Facebook holds on you? There's a really easy way to find out. We show you how to download your Facebook data.

 

Facebook is in the public's bad books following the Cambridge Analytica data harvesting fiasco, which means many users are considering deleting their accounts, while others are concerned about what data the social network actually has on them.
We can help with this.

There's a very simple way to get a copy of all the data Facebook holds on you, and armed with this you can then look into whether you'd rather it didn't and take the appropriate action.
Remember that it's not just Facebook that holds your information: third-party app developers also know more than you probably realize.

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Protect your data without havimg to quit Facebook.

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Keep your profile information to a minimum

Your profile, which includes information about your relationship status, employer, and where you live, is a goldmine for Facebook. It’s also a goldmine for advertisers and any other entity you give access to your profile. It’s a good idea to delete the information you’ve added here and not to update it in the future.

To do this, head to your profile on the web, then tap the “About” section. There, you can go through your Work and Education, Places You’ve Lived, Contact and Basic Info, and more. To the right of each item you’ve entered is an “Options” button with a dropdown menu. Tap that, and you can select “Delete.”
Facebook, and any apps that have previously gained access to your profile, will still have this information on file. However, if you remove this data, future apps that connect to your profile will not.

Turn off location services

Facebook can learn a lot about you by your travels. To minimize this, eliminate its access to your location. On an iPhone, head to Settings, Privacy, and then Location Services. Scroll down to Facebook and then toggle its access to either “While Using the App” or “Never.” On Android, you can do the same by heading to Account Settings, and then Location.
In the past, it’s been reported that Facebook was using location as part of its friend recommending algorithm (something it does not currently do). These days, Facebook does use your location so local businesses can target potential customers.

Disconnect third-party apps

Speaking of apps that have access to your profile, now is the time to trim that list. In the upper right of Facebook, tap the downward pointing arrow, and then select “Settings.” In the lefthand menu, tap “Apps.” Here you can see all the apps that currently (or have ever) had access to aspects of your account. Grab your virtual machete and hack away at this list by tapping the X (“Remove”) button next to each icon in this list.



Chances are, there will be apps and names in here that are long gone (the once popular and long defunct social app Highlight was among mine).
Keeping this list of third-party connections to a minimum is a good way to ensure that your data isn’t abused in a future Cambridge Analytica-type scenario.

Edit your ad preferences

Want to see what Facebook really thinks about you? Head to your ad preferences  for a surprising look at the topics, brands, and hobbies Facebook’s algorithms believe most interest you. You can tap on any item to learn more about why Facebook thinks you’re interested in a topic, and then delete it.
In the Your Information section, you can also toggle what profile sections Facebook can share with advertisers. Switch all of these to the “Off” setting.

Below that, you can adjust your Ad Settings. This includes whether you’re served ads based on the websites you visit and apps you use, and whether Facebook’s Audience Network can use your ad preferences to serve you ads outside of Facebook properties. You can switch both of these toggles to “Off.”

On top of that, you can head to the Digital Advertising Alliance to limit what information Facebook can track when you’re browsing non-Facebook sites.

Edit your general privacy settings

The less information about yourself is public on Facebook, the better. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to edit your post settings and profile settings so things are visible to friends only.

To do this, head to Facebook’s settings, then “Privacy.” For items listed in this menu such as “Who can see your future posts?” and “Who can see your friends list?”, tap “Edit” to switch visibility from “Public” to either “Only me,” “Friends,” or “Friends of friends.”

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Use Facebook less

If you don’t want to change anything about how you use Facebook other than how much data the company collects about you, following the above steps is a great place to start. However, if you really want to make a dent, you’re going to have to change the way you use the app.

All those likes, comments, clicks, and searches give Facebook a clear picture of who you are, what you’re interested in, and who you’re interested in. For it to learn less about you, you’ve got to use it less—plain and simple.

How to Protect My data without having to Quit Facebook

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Keep your profile information to a minimum

Your profile, which includes information about your relationship status, employer, and where you live, is a goldmine for Facebook. It’s also a goldmine for advertisers and any other entity you give access to your profile. It’s a good idea to delete the information you’ve added here and not to update it in the future.

To do this, head to your profile on the web, then tap the “About” section. There, you can go through your Work and Education, Places You’ve Lived, Contact and Basic Info, and more. To the right of each item you’ve entered is an “Options” button with a dropdown menu. Tap that, and you can select “Delete.”
Facebook, and any apps that have previously gained access to your profile, will still have this information on file. However, if you remove this data, future apps that connect to your profile will not.

Turn off location services

Facebook can learn a lot about you by your travels. To minimize this, eliminate its access to your location. On an iPhone, head to Settings, Privacy, and then Location Services. Scroll down to Facebook and then toggle its access to either “While Using the App” or “Never.” On Android, you can do the same by heading to Account Settings, and then Location.
In the past, it’s been reported that Facebook was using location as part of its friend recommending algorithm (something it does not currently do). These days, Facebook does use your location so local businesses can target potential customers.

Disconnect third-party apps

Speaking of apps that have access to your profile, now is the time to trim that list. In the upper right of Facebook, tap the downward pointing arrow, and then select “Settings.” In the lefthand menu, tap “Apps.” Here you can see all the apps that currently (or have ever) had access to aspects of your account. Grab your virtual machete and hack away at this list by tapping the X (“Remove”) button next to each icon in this list.

How to Protect My data without having to Quit Facebook

Chances are, there will be apps and names in here that are long gone (the once popular and long defunct social app Highlight was among mine).
Keeping this list of third-party connections to a minimum is a good way to ensure that your data isn’t abused in a future Cambridge Analytica-type scenario.

Edit your ad preferences

Want to see what Facebook really thinks about you? Head to your ad preferences  for a surprising look at the topics, brands, and hobbies Facebook’s algorithms believe most interest you. You can tap on any item to learn more about why Facebook thinks you’re interested in a topic, and then delete it.
In the Your Information section, you can also toggle what profile sections Facebook can share with advertisers. Switch all of these to the “Off” setting.

Below that, you can adjust your Ad Settings. This includes whether you’re served ads based on the websites you visit and apps you use, and whether Facebook’s Audience Network can use your ad preferences to serve you ads outside of Facebook properties. You can switch both of these toggles to “Off.”

On top of that, you can head to the Digital Advertising Alliance to limit what information Facebook can track when you’re browsing non-Facebook sites.

Edit your general privacy settings

The less information about yourself is public on Facebook, the better. With that in mind, it’s a good idea to edit your post settings and profile settings so things are visible to friends only.

To do this, head to Facebook’s settings, then “Privacy.” For items listed in this menu such as “Who can see your future posts?” and “Who can see your friends list?”, tap “Edit” to switch visibility from “Public” to either “Only me,” “Friends,” or “Friends of friends.”

Read also:

Use Facebook less

If you don’t want to change anything about how you use Facebook other than how much data the company collects about you, following the above steps is a great place to start. However, if you really want to make a dent, you’re going to have to change the way you use the app.

All those likes, comments, clicks, and searches give Facebook a clear picture of who you are, what you’re interested in, and who you’re interested in. For it to learn less about you, you’ve got to use it less—plain and simple.

Does Facebook work with data providers

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Facebook works with a select group of third-party data providers to help businesses connect with people who might be interested in their products or services. 
Facebook have designed these partnerships with people's privacy in mind. People using our services have control over the ads they see.
Many businesses today work with third parties like Acxiom, Oracle Data Cloud (formerly DLX), Epsilon, Experian and Quantium to help manage and understand their marketing efforts. For example, an auto dealer may want to customize an offer to people who are likely to be in the market for a new car. 
The dealer also might want to send offers, like discounts for service, to customers that have purchased a car from them. To do this, the auto dealer works with a third-party company to identify and reach those customers with the right offer. The third-party partner provides Facebook with information that helps Facebook connect those customers with the offers.
We've set up these partnerships in a way that enables people to control how they are included in audiences we create based on information provided by a data provider. Specifically, we offer people:
 Transparency. When you see a Facebook ad, you can click the dropdown menu and then choose "Why am I seeing this?" This will bring you to a page that identifies some of the reasons why you’re seeing the ad -- including whether you are part of an audience that was provided to Facebook by our partners.
Control. Within the dropdown box associated with an ad, you can ask Facebook not to show you that ad or other ads from that advertiser again. Facebook’s data providers have also agreed to provide an opt-out form on their web sites.
Enhanced Disclosures. Our data providers have agreed to explain what types of information they collect and what their policies are relating to the sharing of that information. Many of our partners have developed tools that help people see information that the partner has associated with them, and to exercise control over that data. For example, Acxiom has launched a public tool called aboutthedata.com.
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