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Getting Started

Everything you need to start with PrivacyInsights

📱 First Launch

On first launch, you must accept the terms of use. The app requires that you use the tools responsibly and only for legitimate purposes.

This ensures the app is used to protect your own privacy and security, not to monitor or track others without consent.

🧭 Navigation

The app has four main tabs that give you access to all features:

  • Overview - Dashboard with quick actions. Here you'll find the most used features and quick access to important tools.
  • Tools - All security and privacy tools. Here you'll find the complete toolkit for analyzing and protecting your privacy.
  • Learn - Learn about privacy and security. Get insights into how privacy works and best practices to protect yourself.
  • Protect - Protection settings. Configure automatic protection and tracker blocking.

🔐 Permissions

PrivacyInsights requests permissions as needed for specific features. No permissions are requested without good reason:

Required Permissions

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Camera Used for QR code scanning. Allows you to safely scan QR codes and analyze content before opening links.
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Location For tracker monitoring and network analysis. Helps detect if Bluetooth trackers are following you and provides geographic context to network connections.
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Bluetooth To discover Bluetooth devices. Essential for finding AirTags, SmartTags and other tracking devices nearby.
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Local Network For network scanning. Lets you see all devices on your WiFi network and discover unauthorized connections.

💡 Tip: You can change permissions at any time in iPhone Settings under PrivacyInsights.