Pinterest: Surveillance Profile

To limit Pinterest's data collection, start by going to Settings > Privacy and Data. Disable 'Use sites you visit' which allows Pinterest to track your off-platform browsing through the Pinterest tag and tracking pixels. Turn off 'Partner data' to prevent Pinterest from receiving data about you from advertisers and data brokers. Disable 'Ad personalization' to stop targeted advertising based on your activity. Go to 'Social Permissions' and turn off 'Search privacy' if you want to prevent your profile from appearing in search engines. Under 'Claimed Accounts,' review and disconnect any linked websites or social accounts. Remove any synced contacts under Account Settings. In your profile settings, minimize the personal information you share, including your real name and profile photo. When using Pinterest in a browser, install uBlock Origin to block Pinterest tracking pixels across the web. These pixels are embedded on millions of websites and track your browsing even if you are logged out. In your phone settings, revoke Pinterest's access to your camera, photos, contacts, and location. Use the web version of Pinterest instead of the mobile app when possible. Disable notifications to reduce engagement tracking. Be aware that every image you upload or search using Pinterest's visual search tool is analyzed by AI and added to your profile for ad targeting. Avoid using Pinterest's shopping features as purchase intent data is shared with advertisers. For a privacy-respecting alternative for visual bookmarking and curation, try Are.na, which operates on a paid model rather than advertising and does not track users for profit. If you decide to delete your Pinterest account, first download your data via Settings > Privacy and Data > Request your data, then deactivate and wait the 14-day period before permanent deletion.