Now Apps Can Track You Even After You Uninstall Them

Bloomberg (10/22/2018)
  • Many mobile apps contain uninstall trackers allowing developers to track you even after deletion.
  • App makers claim these trackers are used to measure user’s reaction to updates.
  • Critics complain about trackers being used to advertise deleted apps and convince users to re-download.
  • Apple and Google didn’t respond to allegations about trackers being a privacy violation.