I’ve been looking into how image metadata works recently, and I was surprised how many photos still contain GPS coordinates, timestamps, and device information — even after being shared across platforms.

A lot of people assume social networks automatically remove everything, but that’s not always consistent. And when images are shared via email, cloud storage, forums, or marketplaces, the metadata often stays intact.

It made me think about how invisible this problem is. You can’t see EXIF data when you look at a photo normally, yet it can reveal precise location details.

For people working remotely, selling items online, or just posting casually, this feels like an overlooked privacy issue.

Curious how others here handle this: - Do you rely on platforms to strip metadata? - Do you disable location services entirely? - Or do you clean images manually before sharing?

Would love to hear how others approach this.