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bj097

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Before downloading and installing the apps there is information suggesting that the app developer may gather my name and contact number. Where do they obtain these information? I have a different number for my inserted SIM than the one registered for Apple ID. How about my name? Is it obtained from my Apple ID?
 
Before downloading and installing the apps there is information suggesting that the app developer may gather my name and contact number. Where do they obtain these information? I have a different number for my inserted SIM than the one registered for Apple ID. How about my name? Is it obtained from my Apple ID?
Name from apple account. Phone number from the sim.
 
Name from apple account. Phone number from the sim.
If I change the name to a nick, will the apps still be able to get my full name? I purchased something with my Apple account with credit card before.
 
If you’re worried about being tracked or identified from apps, it’s best not to use a smartphone at all — because they’re the ultimate trackers. It’s almost what they’re designed to do.
 
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