{"id":143476,"date":"2020-02-12T10:57:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-12T09:57:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/?p=143476"},"modified":"2023-09-21T18:21:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-21T16:21:32","slug":"how-to-disable-data-collection-kindle-or-fire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/how-to-disable-data-collection-kindle-or-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"How to disable data collection on your Kindle or Fire device"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=540%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable Amazon usage data on Kindle and Fire devices\" class=\"wp-image-143481\" width=\"540\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=540%2C559&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=220%2C228&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=768%2C795&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=154%2C160&amp;ssl=1 154w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead\"><strong>Change this privacy setting to stop Amazon from collecting your private data for marketing purposes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internet users are getting more and more concerned about their privacy. And more and more companies feel obliged to introduce more transparent privacy policy, as well as easy to change settings that enable customers to control what information to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-background has-system-sans-serif-font-family is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#dedede;border-width:1px;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:1em;padding-right:1.5em;padding-bottom:1em;padding-left:1.5em\"><ul class=\"has-dates has-small-font-size wp-block-rss\"><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/top-free-ebooks-christmas-2023\/'>Free ebooks for Christmas 2023: here are the top 20 downloads<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-12-15T14:05:39+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Dec 15, 2023<\/time> <\/li><li class='wp-block-rss__item'><div class='wp-block-rss__item-title'><a href='https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/best-personalized-library-gifts\/'>12 best personalized gifts for librarians and library supporters<\/a><\/div><time datetime=\"2023-11-18T11:11:37+01:00\" class=\"wp-block-rss__item-publish-date\">Nov 18, 2023<\/time> <\/li><\/ul><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon is still far behind Facebook or Google in this area, but you can already decide whether you want the company to collect data about how you use your Kindle e-reader or Fire tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opting out of data collection doesn&#8217;t mean you won&#8217;t be able to use your Amazon device the same way as before. Your device will offer the same features, for instance, syncing the last read position between the connected devices. The necessary data will be sent to Amazon servers to provide all features, but the company won&#8217;t use it for any other purpose than that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that this setting can be changed only for a connected Amazon device, and not an app (such as Kindle for iPad and iPhone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can disable data collection directly on each device, but the method you see below is the easiest way \u2013 you can change the setting for several devices in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to disable Amazon device usage data collection &#8211; the easy way<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Go to Amazon website and log in to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong> Go to &#8220;Account &amp; Lists&#8221; area and select &#8220;Your Content and Devices&#8221; from a drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized alignwide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Stop-Amazon-from-tracking-your-activity-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=540%2C390&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stop Amazon from tracking your activity on Kindle and Fire devices\" class=\"wp-image-143484\" width=\"540\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Stop-Amazon-from-tracking-your-activity-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=540%2C390&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Stop-Amazon-from-tracking-your-activity-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=220%2C159&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Stop-Amazon-from-tracking-your-activity-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=768%2C554&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Stop-Amazon-from-tracking-your-activity-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=160%2C115&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Stop-Amazon-from-tracking-your-activity-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong> In the top navigation bar, on the right of &#8220;Manage Your Content and Devices,&#8221; click &#8220;Privacy Settings.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized alignwide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-change-privacy-settings-on-Kindle-e-reader-and-Fire-tablet.jpg?resize=540%2C249&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to change privacy settings on Kindle e-reader and Fire tablet\" class=\"wp-image-143482\" width=\"540\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-change-privacy-settings-on-Kindle-e-reader-and-Fire-tablet.jpg?resize=540%2C249&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-change-privacy-settings-on-Kindle-e-reader-and-Fire-tablet.jpg?resize=220%2C102&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-change-privacy-settings-on-Kindle-e-reader-and-Fire-tablet.jpg?resize=768%2C355&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-change-privacy-settings-on-Kindle-e-reader-and-Fire-tablet.jpg?resize=160%2C74&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/How-to-change-privacy-settings-on-Kindle-e-reader-and-Fire-tablet.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong> Click &#8220;Manage Settings&#8221; button on the &#8220;Amazon Devices Privacy&#8221; box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized alignwide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?resize=540%2C332&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select Amazon Devices Privacy\" class=\"wp-image-143483\" width=\"540\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?resize=540%2C332&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?resize=220%2C135&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?resize=768%2C472&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?resize=160%2C98&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?resize=840%2C516&amp;ssl=1 840w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Select-Amazon-Devices-Privacy.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> Select the device you want to control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6.<\/strong> In the lower part, uncheck the orange slide button located under the headline &#8220;Device Usage Data.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized alignwide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=540%2C559&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Disable Amazon usage data on Kindle and Fire devices\" class=\"wp-image-143481\" width=\"540\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=540%2C559&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=220%2C228&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=768%2C795&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?resize=154%2C160&amp;ssl=1 154w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Disable-Amazon-usage-data-on-Kindle-and-Fire-devices.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7.<\/strong> A dialog box &#8220;Turn off Device Usage Data&#8221; appears in the center of the screen. Click the orange button saying &#8220;Turn off.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized alignwide\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Turn-off-device-usage-data-on-Kindle-or-Fire-through-Amazon-web-dashboard.jpg?resize=540%2C254&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Turn off device usage data on Kindle or Fire through Amazon web dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-143487\" width=\"540\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Turn-off-device-usage-data-on-Kindle-or-Fire-through-Amazon-web-dashboard.jpg?resize=540%2C254&amp;ssl=1 540w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Turn-off-device-usage-data-on-Kindle-or-Fire-through-Amazon-web-dashboard.jpg?resize=220%2C103&amp;ssl=1 220w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Turn-off-device-usage-data-on-Kindle-or-Fire-through-Amazon-web-dashboard.jpg?resize=768%2C361&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Turn-off-device-usage-data-on-Kindle-or-Fire-through-Amazon-web-dashboard.jpg?resize=160%2C75&amp;ssl=1 160w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ebookfriendly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Turn-off-device-usage-data-on-Kindle-or-Fire-through-Amazon-web-dashboard.jpg?w=840&amp;ssl=1 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8.<\/strong> Repeat the same for each device that&#8217;s connected to your Amazon account. Done!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon collects your personal data on the Kindle or Fire device for two main purposes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>For marketing \u2013 to adjust ads to your personal interests, for instance what screensaver offers you see on your Kindle model with special ads.<\/li><li>To improve performance of the device and add new features in the next software updates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Disabling this option doesn&#8217;t mean you get rid of ads on your Kindle or Fire. You will still see them, but they will be unrelated to your interests \u2013 which is already a good thing as you will be less likely to buy something you don&#8217;t need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If privacy is something you want to know more about, make sure to read our extended list of <a href=\"https:\/\/ebookfriendly.com\/ebooks-privacy-things-to-know\/\">what data ebook platforms may collect about you<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Keep exploring. 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