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submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by Tiritibambix@lemmy.ml to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Hi there,

I'm currently going through some significant changes in my life. I'll be making a professional transition soon by leaving Paris for a more rural area, but I won't bore you with all the details.

My issue is that I really value my privacy and dislike big tech companies like gafam. To protect myself, I use Pihole and only allow an old phone to have access to meta products.

I recently caved in and reactivated my old Facebook and Instagram accounts to help with advertising, along with using a platform similar to Hootsuite to streamline things. When responding to private messages on Instagram, I use Aeroinsta to block ads and telemetry.

I'm managing okay so far, but I've seen the success some people have on TikTok and feel tempted to create an account. The thought of it turns my stomach, though.

If you're in a similar situation where online communication is vital, how do you navigate it? Have you found any alternative apps for TikTok like Aerosinsta ?

I'd really appreciate hearing from you and getting some insights. Thank you for your input.

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[–] techviator@noc.social 44 points 1 week ago (1 children)

@Tiritibambix You could create a "personna" to be your social media manager, and get an android device for this personna, with location and tracking turned off, and limit app permissions. Do not use that device for your personal stuff, and do not post to the business social media from your personal device.

It's not a fool proof perfect privacy way to do it, but should be good enough to keep your real personal data away from social media trackers.

[–] Synnr@sopuli.xyz 3 points 1 week ago

Good stuff. Not thought about enough. GPS spoofing random routes also.