How to Protect Your Privacy When Creating Social Media Accounts

The Data Harvesting Problem

When you give a social media app your phone number, they use it to cross-reference your contacts, track your shadow profile, and serve targeted ads.

The Solution: Burner Numbers

By using a one-time virtual number for the initial SMS verification challenge, you satisfy their security requirements without entering their data harvesting ecosystem.

Best Practices

• Use a clean browser profile or VPN.
• Use an anonymous email alongside your virtual number.
• Never link your primary phone contacts.