Do apps store your data?

Do apps keep your data?

If your Android device is a smartphone that is connected to a mobile network with a data transfer connection, the app will use that connection. In general, whenever you are able to browse the Web, your apps are also able to transfer data over the Internet.

Where does an App Store data?

When you install an app (either from the Google Play Store or through a downloaded apk file), Android places that into /data/app/your_package_name. This section of your device storage is also known as Shared Storage, as all of your apps put their data here.

Can apps steal your data?

It can also steal users' personal data, contact lists, device information, messages, make phone calls and more. The infected apps include: Auxiliary Message.

Do all apps sell your data?

The study found Paypal, Amazon, Doordash, Linkedin, Tik Tok and YouTube were all near the top of the data collection list. Many times, your information is collected and sold to other companies. "All of this data is being cross linked to form a profile about you," Steele said.