If usest the Facebook mobile app, you probably have a lot more data stored in your location history than you think. Although all this data is private and can only be seen by you (and Facebook of course) you may want to delete.
We should mention that you will probably be worried if you see how much location data the social has stored network.
Why Facebook explains that if you've enabled Location History in your app, it will periodically record your exact location and keep track of history even when you do not use the app. Below we will see how you can delete all of your location history, and how you can completely disable the feature.
To see location history in a browser:
Open Settings - Location and click View location history.
You will be prompted to enter your password.
To see location history on your phone:
Follow the path: Settings - Account Settings - Location. Click View Location History.
You will again be prompted to enter your password.
Now you can see how much data Facebook saved because of the use of the mobile app.
These information they include specific locations you've visited, as well as data collected while you're in motion. The app saves waypoints along your routes.
How to Delete Facebook Location History
It's simple, click the menu button in the top right corner, and click Delete all of the location history again.
You can also delete location history for specific days. To do this, click the menu button next to date that you want to delete and click Delete this day.
How to completely disable your location history on Facebook
Follow the path: Settings - Account Settings - Location.
In your Facebook Settings, turn off Location History.
Turning off history means you will not be able to use some Facebook features such as Find Wi-Fi and your nearby friends. Facebook also says that location history allows you to see relevant ads and helps improve Facebook.
Facebook isn't the only social platform that can collect a history of the sites you visit. She does exactly the same Google with Google Maps.
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