How do I know if an app or website is collecting and sharing my personal information?

1. Check the app or website privacy policy
2. Research the company or developer who created the app or website
3. Understand what types of information they collect, store and share
4. Find out who receives your data and how it's being used
5. Enable the privacy settings for the app or website
6. Secure your own data by taking other steps to protect your privacy