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Every download begins with a promise: make life easier. But what are you giving away in return?
In App Trap, Allen DeKeyser examines the uncomfortable trade between digital convenience and personal privacy. From location permissions and contact access to targeted advertising, recurring subscriptions, and endless notifications, he explores how everyday apps can collect information, influence choices, and compete for more of your time.
Written in direct, accessible language, this book connects digital privacy to everyday life—your relationships, spending, family, emotional well-being, and peace of mind. It asks readers to look beyond an app’s usefulness and consider what access it requests, what habits it encourages, and whether it still deserves a place on their phone.
Alongside its candid examination of digital culture, App Trap includes a practical digital safety checklist and reflection questions to help readers review permissions, reduce unnecessary notifications, examine subscriptions, and establish stronger boundaries.
For anyone who has ever tapped “I agree” without reading, downloaded an app without questioning its permissions, or felt drained after another hour of scrolling, App Trap offers a starting point for more intentional technology use.
Your attention has value. Your privacy matters. You deserve to understand the trade before you accept it.
Every download begins with a promise: make life easier. But what are you giving away in return?
In App Trap, Allen DeKeyser examines the uncomfortable trade between digital convenience and personal privacy. From location permissions and contact access to targeted advertising, recurring subscriptions, and endless notifications, he explores how everyday apps can collect information, influence choices, and compete for more of your time.
Written in direct, accessible language, this book connects digital privacy to everyday life—your relationships, spending, family, emotional well-being, and peace of mind. It asks readers to look beyond an app’s usefulness and consider what access it requests, what habits it encourages, and whether it still deserves a place on their phone.
Alongside its candid examination of digital culture, App Trap includes a practical digital safety checklist and reflection questions to help readers review permissions, reduce unnecessary notifications, examine subscriptions, and establish stronger boundaries.
For anyone who has ever tapped “I agree” without reading, downloaded an app without questioning its permissions, or felt drained after another hour of scrolling, App Trap offers a starting point for more intentional technology use.
Your attention has value. Your privacy matters. You deserve to understand the trade before you accept it.