How to Check If You’re Being Location Tracked Without Knowing It
It started with a weird message from a friend. “You left the gym early today?” I hadn’t told anyone where I was. I hadn’t posted anything online. And I definitely didn’t share my location. So how did she know? That question haunted me for days—until I found out my phone had been quietly sharing my real-time location with more people than I thought. Not through a hack. Through default settings I never questioned. If you’ve ever felt like your phone knows too much—or that someone else might—this guide is for you. I’ll walk you through what I discovered, the red flags I missed, and how you can check if you’re being tracked right now. Table of Contents What Happened That Made Me Question My Privacy The Easy-to-Miss Signs of Location Tracking How to Check Your Phone for Tracking Settings What to Do If You Find Suspicious Location Sharing What Happened That Made Me Question My Privacy I never expected to be tracked. But it was happening, right ...