Facebook introduces New Privacy Basics for the New Year

Facebook has decided to add something new in their service arsenal with the approaching New Year. The social media giant is going to make major changes in its privacy policy that will be implemented on January 1, 2015, but notifications and emails are already forwarded to the users. Facebook is sending users a lengthy email describing changes to its privacy policy through the tool called ‘Privacy Basics’ which require proper time to understand, so let’s discuss them briefly: More detailed check-ins: Facebook is soon coming with more detailed check-ins so if you decide to share where you are, you might see menus from restaurants nearby or updates from friends in the area. Buy Button: Facebook is testing a Buy button so that people may purchase something without leaving Facebook domain and additionally they are working on new ways to make transactions easier. Handy Privacy details: Facebook is making available information about privacy in instant reach so that user can keep a check on privacy settings with every post or picture you are going to share. More control over ads: Presently, when users specify the type of ads they don,t want to see, their decision apply to the current device only but now the company is coming up with a feature so if you opted out of certain kinds of advertising, it automatically applies to every device you use to access Facebook. We hope these updates improve your experience. Protecting people,s information and providing meaningful privacy controls are at the core of everything we do, and we believe today,s announcement is an important step, Says Global Chief Privacy Officer of Facebook, Erin Egan. Moreover, Facebook has cleared that they do not share user’s information with advertisers though they help advertisers reach people with relevant ads without telling them who users are. Earlier this month, Facebook has made its privacy policy shorter and captivating so that more users may read it. If you want some other changes in the site, Facebook welcomes its users to give feedback to make the policies even better.