Routers Collect User Data: How to Protect Your Privacy

Routers in your home collect data about how you use the internet.

This data can include personal information, device performance, and usage patterns.

Some companies use this data for maintenance and improvements, while others share it for marketing.

Google, Asus, and Eero say they don't track your browsing history, but other brands might if you enable certain features like parental controls.

To protect your privacy, you can turn off data collection in your router's settings or app, if available.

You should also regularly check and clear your router logs, which store your network activity.

Different brands handle data control differently, so it's important to know your router's specific options.