Snapchat Data Transparency

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Tutorials: Understand Your Data

Below are brief guides on how Snapchat uses your data, including contact access, camera permissions, microphone usage, and location sharing.

Manage Your Data Settings

Here you can control how Snapchat handles your location, Snaps storage, ads preferences, and more. Changes are saved in your browser’s local storage and can be reset at any time.

Ghost Mode

Hide your real-time location from everyone. You can still use filters but location-based ones may be limited.

Location for Friends Only

Only friends you’ve added see your location. This setting is overridden by Ghost Mode if it’s on.

Save Snaps to Memories

Allows your viewed Snaps to be stored on Snapchat servers for quick retrieval. If off, Snaps won't be saved.

Personalized Ads & Filters

Uses your activity to show relevant ads and Lenses. Turn off for less personalized features.

Simplified Terms & Privacy

Snaps Retention: Opened Snaps disappear from your feed, but unopened Snaps can be stored for up to 30 days. Some metadata may persist for analytics or legal requirements.

Location Data: Shared only with your chosen audience. You can hide it completely via Ghost Mode. We do not sell your location data to third parties.

Contacts & Photos: Access is required for friend suggestions and easy sharing, but always optional.

Ads & Personalization: We collect usage data to recommend filters and show relevant ads. If disabled, you'll still see ads, but they may be less aligned with your interests.