Instagram privacy settings

Have you ever chatted about a new café or searched for running shoes, then suddenly seen ads for them on Instagram? It’s enough to make anyone wonder: Is Instagram listening to private conversations? “While it feels unsettling, the truth is a little less sci-fi and a lot more about data.” Why Ads Feel So Personal Instagram says it does not listen through your microphone. Meta leaders have publicly denied this. So why do ads feel so spot-on? It comes down to Meta data tracking. Instagram watches what you like, follow, search, and interact with. It also tracks activity from other…