New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- Smartphone users generate vast amounts of personal data every day, and much of it is being collected, shared, and sold through apps that seem harmless at first glance. From social media platforms to weather services and casual games, experts warn that many apps go far beyond what's necessary to function.

Apps are now collecting more than you think

It is no surprise that tech and social media giants like Meta and Google rank among the worst offenders when it comes to user data collection. However, security activists like Thorin Klosowski point out that the problem is not limited to social networks. Weather apps, food delivery services, and free-to-play games often gather detailed information about users, sometimes t...