By default, Avast Antivirus will anonymously collect some of your personal data to improve their software and enhance your experience. However, you can control this anonymous data collection of Avast with a few easy clicks, if you want to turn it off.
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1Open the Avast Antivirus app. Its icon looks like a lowercase “a” with an orange background. Use the Start menu to quickly find the app.
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2Navigate to the Settings panel. Click on the ≡ Menu button, at the top-right corner and select Settings from the list.Advertisement
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3Scroll down to the “Privacy” section from the “General” tab. Click on the Privacy option to expand the section.
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4Uncheck all options from the “Privacy” section. Make sure you untick the following options:
- Participate in the community
- Allow usage data to be shared with 3rd parties for analysis
- Help improve our other apps by sending usage data to Avast
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5Click on the OK button to apply your changes. Your “Privacy” settings preferences will be updated after you do so. Finished!Advertisement
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QuestionWhat if I already deleted Avast Antivirus in my computer, but I didn't turn off the data collection before uninstalling it?R2_d2000Top AnswererThen Avast won't be able to collect your data. Once you remove the program, they can't see any of your files or activity anymore.
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- Read the Avast Privacy Policy for more information about the data collection of Avast: www.avast.com/en-us/privacy-policyThanks
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