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Is your Roku TV spying on you? It's possible, but here's how you can easily stop it
Streaming devices like Fire TV Sticks and Chromecasts gather personal data for various purposes. If that makes you uneasy, here's how to regain some control.
A virtual private network (VPN) can encrypt your internet traffic and mask your IP address, making it more difficult for streaming services and advertisers to track your activity. Your Amazon Fire TV device will still show ads, but it will no longer be able to track your data for marketing, view how often and how long you use downloaded apps, or give you targeted advertising. Your streaming device -- whether it's an Amazon Fire Stick, Roku, Chromecast, or another platform -- is programmed by default to collect and share your viewing habits, search queries, and possibly other personal data.
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