Privacy is a right, and giving it away without a good reason is a risk.  However, it is important to find a balance that works for you, where you weigh convenience against privacy

Turn off unnecessary features and access. For example, evaluate whether  an app absolutely needs access to your contact list, camera, storage,  location, and microphone. If the app requires too many unnecessary  permissions, then consider deleting the app.

App logins through social media accounts requires you to share data and  could make your accounts more vulnerable to threat actors. Create a  separate login by using your email address and a unique password or  passphrase. For additional privacy, consider using a throwaway email  address and separate emails for each app.

It goes without saying that you should Only allow access to your device’s location when using the app, if necessary for the app’s functionality.

Install software updates as soon as they are released so that your  device will have the latest security fixes. Check the privacy settings  after the update to ensure the settings and configurations haven’t  changed.

Ensure passwords are at least 12 characters in length and unique for each account. Use MFA (multiple factor authentication)wherever possible.

This protects you from apps that may collect data even when they’re not in use.

A VPN encrypts the data streams and make it appear you’re located  wherever the VPN service provider's network is. In addition, if your  device has GPS, you can use simulation software to make it appear you’re at a different location.