The “Most Used Words” Facebook app is by no means the only one to ask users for a long list of personal information (that most people don’t read closely before agreeing to). “We do not share your Personal Information with third parties unless We have received your permission to do so, or given you notice thereof (such as by telling you about it in this Privacy Policy), or removed your name and any other personally identifying information from it.”Īccording to the Los Angeles Times, due to recent criticism, Vonvon has updated its privacy policy now you only have to give access to your public profile, your friends list and your timeline posts to use the app. Vonvon’s privacy policy stated that it won’t share your information with a third party unless it has informed you of its plans to do so, but this does include telling you about it in the same privacy policy: Info about the device you’re using including browser and language.All of your photos and photos you’re tagged in.Everything you’ve ever posted on your timeline.Name, profile picture, age, sex, birthday, and other public info.Comparitech outlined the list of information you initially had to agree to disclose to use the app:
And while it might just seem like a fun way to pass the time, some privacy experts warn that you should read the fine print carefully before clicking through.Ĭomparitech, a UK-based company, called the “Most Used Words” app a “privacy nightmare,” allowing Vonvon to store your data anywhere in the world – including countries that don’t have strong privacy laws. More than 18 million people have used the “My Most Used Words on FB” app, designed by Korean company, which creates a word cloud you can share with friends.
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