By Check your smartphone’s photo settings right now and disable location tagging (GPS/EXIF data) to prevent every image you capture from broadcasting exactly where you live, work, and spend your time. Every photo you snap with your phone contains hidden metadata that reveals far more than the image itself—from your precise coordinates to the device model, camera settings, and timestamp. When you share these photos online, you’re potentially handing strangers a detailed map of your daily routine, and many photographers remain completely unaware of this invisible privacy risk.
The stakes extend beyond personal security. If …
