Snapchat: How to Stop Sharing Usage Data With Map Providers

This information is shared by default

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By default, Snapchat will share your “anonymized location and usage data with [its] map providers.” However, you can stop Snapchat from doing so at any time. Our guide will show you how this is done.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Snapchat app on iOS.

Step 1: Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner of the screen.



Screenshot of Snapchat's camera screen with a red arrow pointing at the user's profile picture in the top-left corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen.



Screenshot of a Snapchat user's profile with a red arrow pointing at the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 3: Scroll down to the “Additional Services” section and tap “Manage.”


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