Question

being aware of what you share - quiz
which of the following helps you adjust what information a website or an app collects and what is visible to others?
cookies
privacy settings
terms of service
online ads

Explanation:

• Cookies: These are small data files stored on a user's device by a website. They are mainly used for remembering user preferences (like language settings on a website) or for tracking user behavior (for analytics or advertising purposes). They do not directly allow a user to adjust what information a website/app collects or what is visible to others.
• Privacy settings: These are specifically designed features in websites and apps. They enable users to control aspects such as who can see their personal information (e.g., on social media, who can view their profile pictures, posts), which data (like location data, contact lists) the app/website can access and collect. For example, on a social media app, privacy settings might let a user choose to make their posts visible only to friends or to the public.
• Terms of service: These are legal agreements between the user and the service provider (website/app owner). They outline the rules for using the service (e.g., what content a user can post, restrictions on using the service for illegal activities), the rights and responsibilities of both parties. They do not give users the ability to adjust data collection or visibility settings.
• Online ads: These are promotional materials (like banners, video ads) shown to users. They are part of the monetization or marketing strategy of a website/app. They have no role in allowing users to control data collection or visibility of their information.

Answer:

Privacy settings