As we increasingly rely on social media platforms for our daily communication and interactions, we often forget about the amount of personal data we share with these applications. One such piece of data is your location history. Facebook, being one of the largest social media platforms in the world, tracks your location and usage history, even when the app is closed.

While location data can be helpful for the platform to suggest relevant content and ads, it can also be used for less desirable purposes, such as targeted advertisements, or worse, being shared with third-party companies.

To know what exact location history is available on Facebook and how to delete it, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open Facebook App on your mobile device and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the screen

Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Settings & Privacy’ > ‘Settings.’

Step 3: From the new options available, select ‘Location’ > ‘Location History.’

Step 4: Here, you’ll be able to view your complete location history on Facebook, sorted by date and location. You can also filter according to date or location by typing into the search bar.

Step 5: To delete the history, tap on ‘Clear History’ in the top-right corner of the screen, and then select the time period you want to delete. Tap ‘Clear History’ again to confirm your decision.

It’s worth noting that clearing your location history doesn’t mean Facebook will not continue to collect location data in the future. If you want to stop sharing your location data with Facebook altogether, you can do so by turning off the location settings on your device’s settings.

In conclusion, Facebook’s location history feature can be useful, but it’s essential to keep your privacy in check. By regularly checking and deleting your location history, you can ensure that your personal data is not being shared with anyone without your knowledge.