Privacy is everything. In a world where data breaches have become commonplace, we must protect our information and privacy in every way possible.

Your Android phone doesn’t come with perfect privacy. No product does. You have to tweak your settings and adjust how your information is shared.

It’s time to reclaim some privacy. Here are five Android phone settings to adjust ASAP.

Two-factor authentication is a great way to secure your online accounts. Passwords can be stolen through data breaches or simple mistakes, or hackers can crack them if they aren’t super complicated. That’s why it’s critical to use two-factor authentication (2FA) whenever possible.

Two-factor authentication means you need a second way to prove who you are when logging into an account. It can be something only you know (an answer to a question), something you have (your device), or who you are (a fingerprint, voice pattern or facial scan).

You enter the temporary code and you’re in. Since hackers can’t access this extra security step, your account should be safe.

To turn on two-factor authentication on your Android device, do this:

With 2FA, you can receive a one-time code sent to your phone through text message. But there is an even more secure way to use 2FA. We recommend using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator. Tap or click here to learn how to use 2FA and authenticator apps.

You know how we all joke about skipping through Terms & Service agreements? Most of us are also guilty of doing this when we install apps on our phones or tablet. In fact, most people do this. Apps collect and sell data more often than you realize.

To restrict app permissions, do this:

Location-based service apps require the most information. Yes, they require your location (which should be private), but they also request additional access they don’t need. This is more common with free apps from unknown publishers or small companies but can happen regardless of which publisher the app is under.

When YouTube sends you a video suggestion, do you want people to see it when your screen lights up? What about a period or fertility tracking app and text messages from your spouse? You can quickly restrict apps with sensitive information from sending notifications to your home screen.

This is how you do it:

Saving smartphone privacy isn’t just about security and file access from unknown hackers. It’s also about keeping your personal information to yourself.

Your phone can listen in on you just like your webcam does. Your voice and face should be private, so you need to disable your microphone and camera from having constant, uninterrupted access.

For location, camera and microphone permissions, you may be able to choose:

Targeted ads are not only a way for others to see what your typical search history looks like (because ads are often contoured based on your searches), but it also gives companies control over your data.

To disable personalized ads, do this:

Once you’ve turned off personalization, Google will no longer use your info to personalize your ads. Ads can still be served based on information like your general location or the content of the website you’re visiting.

We become more connected to our phones daily and rely on them for digital security, such as 2FA. Keep your phone safe and maintain your privacy.

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