Not if they simply turned off meta-data
Good point. Was waiting for someone to bring that up.
Here's something Aryan could use:
"You can turn off the collection of certain types of metadata, particularly location (geotagging), on your phone through the camera or location services settings, while some third-party apps are needed to remove metadata from existing files. To prevent future photos from including location data on an iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Camera and select Never. On Android, open your camera app, go to settings, and turn off the toggle for "Save Location".
To Stop Future Location Data Collection
On iPhone/iPad:
Open the Settings app.
Tap on Privacy & Security.
Select Location Services.
Scroll down and tap on Camera.
Under "Allow Location Access," select Never.
On Android:
Open your Camera app.
Tap the settings icon (a gear symbol).
Find and select the "Save Location" (or "Location Tagging") toggle to turn it off.
To Remove Metadata from Existing Photos
Since you can't always disable all types of metadata from being generated and it may be embedded in existing files, you might need to use built-in photo apps or third-party tools to strip it.
On iPhone/iPad (using Apple Photos):
Open the Photos app.
Tap on the photo you want to edit.
Tap the info button (an "i" in a circle).
If location data exists, tap on the location information.
Select "No Location" or a similar option to remove the data for that specific photo.
On Android (using Google Photos):
Open the Google Photos app.
Tap on a photo.
Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Find and select the option to "Remove Location" or "Edit Location".
Why This Matters
Metadata, particularly location data, can be sensitive information. By removing it, you protect your privacy and prevent others from knowing where your photos were taken when you share them online."