imo: How to Turn Off the Radar (Geolocation) and Mute Notifications for Good

You know that feeling when your phone buzzes non-stop from imo, and you realize it's been tracking your location even when you're not using the app? It's like having a clingy friend who never leaves your side—except this friend drains your battery and sells your data. Let's fix that.

Why Does imo Want My Exact Location?

imo requests location access for features like finding nearby friends or sharing your whereabouts in chats. But in practice, many apps use this data for ad targeting and analytics. The result? Your battery takes a hit, and your privacy gets chipped away. It's like giving a stranger your home address just because they asked nicely.

How to Revoke Geolocation Permissions on imo

On iPhone (iOS)

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap imo.
3. Tap Location.
4. Select Never to block all access, or While Using the App if you want it only when active. For maximum privacy, choose Never.
5. Also, toggle off Precise Location to hide your exact coordinates.

On Android

1. Go to Settings > Apps > imo.
2. Tap Permissions.
3. Tap Location and choose Deny.
4. If you want to allow only while using the app, select Allow only while using the app (but honestly, denying is safer).

How to Disable Notifications on imo

On iPhone (iOS)

1. Open Settings > Notifications > imo.
2. Toggle off Allow Notifications. Or, if you want to keep some, disable specific alert types like sounds and badges.

On Android

1. Go to Settings > Apps > imo > Notifications.
2. Toggle off Show notifications. You can also customize categories like messages, calls, and promotional alerts.

After you've done this, imo will stop pestering you. Your battery will thank you, and your location stays private. It's like putting the app on a leash—it can't run wild anymore.

Now, let's talk about the bigger picture. Compared to the American model under the California CCPA or CPRA, where you have the right to opt out of data sales and request deletion, imo's default permissions are aggressive. In the US, apps must disclose what they collect and let you say no. But imo, like many social messaging apps, often buries these settings. The CCPA gives you a legal stick to demand transparency, but you still need to know where to click. So take control—your privacy is worth more than a few location-based stickers.