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1. Learn how to stop apps from reading your emails
Based on Lifehacker's research, choosing 'Sign in with Google' allows third-party apps or services to access some of your personal information. In certain cases, these apps may even see your name and address.
Aside from the apps and services you intentionally grant access to, there are still apps you may not be aware of. You can review and revoke unintended access through the following steps:
Step 1: Visit the link https://myaccount.google.com/ to check which apps are connected to your email account. Click on the link when using a desktop or laptop.
Step 2: Go to the 'Apps with account access' section in the 'Sign-in & Security' settings. The system will display apps with access to your personal Gmail account and sites where you've saved passwords with Google Smart Lock.
Step 3: If you want to revoke access for apps, select the app you want to remove access for, and click the green 'Remove Access' button that appears.
However, you must accept that for essential apps, you still need to allow them to read information in your email to continue using them.
Here's how to prevent other apps from reading your email. Regularly check to manage apps with access to your Google account. This helps secure your personal information and remove unnecessary apps. Stay updated with Media Mart for the most useful information.
