The Hidden Spy in Your Pocket: 8 Ways Your Devices Secretly Watch You (Along With Solutions) (5 of 5)

Fitness and Health Trackers

Looking to get in shape or monitor your health with the use of the latest state-of-the-art exercise machines and health trackers? The companies behind these technologies aren’t beyond gleaning the data on your vitals (heart rates, sleep patterns, and even your periods) and selling them to third parties, including health insurance providers.

Solution: Choose brands that have a solid reputation for respecting your privacy, such as Polar and Coros. Avoid cheaper apps, as they have no qualms about collecting and selling your data.