Twitter will start acquiring the list of applications installed on the smartphone, can also cancel setting

ByAnthony Quintano

It seems that many people are now installing on smartphoneTwitterAlthough it is an application of the application scheduled in the future, the list of applications installed on the user's terminal (App list) Has been made and the function to be used for content distribution etc. was added.

Twitter Help Center | What is Twitter's app list?
https://support.twitter.com/articles/20172081-twitter#


Twitter is Tracking Users' Installed Apps For Ad Targeting - CMO Today - WSJ
http://blogs.wsj.com/cmo/2014/11/26/twitter-is-tracking-users-installed-apps-for-ad-targeting/

◆ What is the behavior of Twitter "app list" and its purpose?
This feature is equipped with Android and Twitter for application that is provided for iOS, both of which will be added in an upcoming update. Since the function is enabled in the initial state, if you do not change anything after the update, creation of the application list will start and information will be sent to Twitter. Note that it is also possible to manually invalidate this function.

On Twitter, we are going to "deliver customized content to suit the user's interests" about that purpose, and based on the list we got suggestions of "recommended users" with the same hobby and interests that they are likely to be interested Promo content such as advertisements in addition to accounts and other contents will be displayed on my timeline.

TwitterOfficial help pageThe purpose and use method etc. are posted on.

Twitter Help Center | What is Twitter's app list?

In order to enjoy the user's own environment on Twitter, Twitter gathers the list of applications installed on the user's mobile terminal and updates it occasionally. This will allow you to deliver customized content to your interests.

For what purpose is the application list used?
The user's app list is used to provide a customized Twitter environment tailored to the user. An example of using list data is shown below.
· We propose "Recommended users" with the same interests with higher accuracy.
· Add special tweets, accounts and other content of particular interest to the timeline.
· Promo contents matched by user's interest are displayed.

Please note that we do not collect any data contained in the user's application, it is highlighted in bold.

Data collected by Twitter
We collect only the list of applications installed by users. Collect any data in the applicationis not.

◆ Setting method to stop the function and delete the data
This function is enabled in the initial setting state of the application, and it is provided in "opt out" state where the user needs to invalidate the setting by himself if it is not necessary. Procedures for stopping the function and deleting data collected by Twitter are also listed in the official help center.

When using Twitter for Android:
1. Tap the abbreviated icon
2. Tap Settings
3. Tap the account you want to change
4. Change the setting in [Customize Twitter according to application] on Other

When using Twitter for iOS:
1. Tap the Settings icon on the Account tab
2. Tap Settings
3. Tap the account you want to change
4. In [Privacy], change the setting in [Customize Twitter according to the application]

Updates will be released soon in both Android and iOS applications, so it seems better to check who actually uses it.