Your Phone Has Been Spying on You: New App Launches to End Data Tracking, Unwanted Ads and Offers Disposable Phone Numbers
Nashville, TN.- Somewhere along the way, “accept all cookies” became a risky lifestyle. Every text. Every search. Every shopping trip. Every game your child downloads. Every coupon you click. Every app you open. Behind many of those everyday moments, companies collect data to personalize experiences, measure behavior and deliver advertising. We’ve all had an advertisement pop up on our phone for an item we had just been talking about — while sometimes it’s easier to believe it’s just a coincidence, the truth is frightening and it’s time to take action.
Today, Security App LLC says enough by introducing Glacier App, a privacy platform designed to help individuals and families take back control of their digital lives. Built by the cybersecurity professionals who have spent more than a decade protecting governments, enterprises and high-profile individuals from sophisticated cyber threats, Glacier App helps ensure your device hasn’t been tampered with or exposed to any hidden threats. Bringing advanced privacy technology to consumers through a simple app that works quietly in the background — no cybersecurity expertise required — Glacier prevents your device from connecting to known trackers, ad networks, and data-collection services. Together, these small blocks work to reduce cross-app tracking, limit profiling and stop apps and websites from sending your data to third parties.
“As a father, everything I do is to create a better world for my kids to live in,” said Shawn Ryan, Co-Founder, Glacier App, and host of The Shawn Ryan Show. “We believe Glacier app is one step closer to giving future generations the privacy they deserve. We don’t believe consumers should have to choose between convenience and privacy, which is why we built this platform to deliver both.”
Glacier App was designed to provide a more comprehensive approach through:
- Protecting phone calls with security, privacy and limited burner phone #s
- Reducing unnecessary online tracking across websites and applications
- Identifying potentially malicious network activity before it reaches users’ devices
- Proving greater visibility and control over their digital footprint
- Operating automatically in the background without browser extensions or complex configuration
- Making advanced privacy protection accessible for individuals and families, regardless of technical expertise
Social media advertising drives impulse purchases for 81% of consumers, with targeted ads achieving a 9x higher click-through rate than non-targeted ads. As consumers spend more time online, the volume of personal data collected by websites, applications and third-party advertisers continues to grow — and most consumers have little visibility into how much information is collected, or where it goes next. Glacier App takes a more comprehensive approach than private browsing modes or virtual private networks (VPNs) by helping reduce unnecessary tracking, identifying potentially malicious network activity and providing users with greater visibility and control over what information leaves and reaches their devices.
The Next Generation of Digital Privacy
Built to provide a more comprehensive approach to digital privacy, Glacier App gives users greater visibility and control over their digital footprint without changing how they use their devices. That simplicity makes it equally well-suited for families, giving parents an easy way to add another layer of privacy protection to their children’s devices without adding complexity.
“Glacier App was built around a simple question … what if protecting your privacy didn’t require changing the way you use your phone?” said Alex White, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Glacier Security. “We’ve spent years protecting organizations and individuals facing some of the world’s most sophisticated cyber threats, now we’re making that experience accessible through a product that’s simple for everyone to use.”
Ryan and White joined forces to create Security App LLC. Serving Fortune 500 companies, the government, nonprofits, and high-net worth individuals, Glacier App has already accumulated thousands of people joining their waitlist ahead of the app’s public launch. Glacier App is now available to download in the Apple Store.
For more information, please visit www.theglacierapp.com. For media appearance requests for Shawn or Alex, contact Cathy Cardenas at Cathy@CathyCardenas.com.
About Glacier App
Headquartered in Maryland, Glacier Security was founded in 2015 by an executive team of former U.S. intelligence and cybersecurity experts with first-hand experience in the government, military and commercial sectors. Today, Glacier’s team of engineers and developers mitigate mobile security risks and protect sensitive data, conversations and devices by building secure communication and mobile security solutions. Glacier has worked with Fortune 500 companies, non profit organizations, government and individuals across the globe. In 2026, Glacier debuted Glacier App, the first premium privacy app that brings sophisticated privacy technology to everyday consumers, with zero cybersecurity knowledge required. Glacier App is now available for iOS. For more information, please visit www.theglacierapp.com.
About Shawn Ryan
Shawn Ryan is the founder of Vigilance Elite, the creator and host of the hit podcast “The Shawn Ryan Show,” and co-founder of Glacier App. Ryan, himself a former US Navy Seal and CIA Contractor with 14 years of service spanning multiple combat operations, developed the series to document the untold stories of war, loss, and redemption from the men and women who lived them.
Ryan expanded the mission of the series to directly assist and coach veterans on how to apply their skill-sets to the civilian sector. Now, The Shawn Ryan Show has grown into a pipeline for veterans transitioning from service to entrepreneurship, raising over 1 million via crowdfunding to support these causes. The program is now widening scope to explore topics and guests in society, culture, and current events.
Shawn Ryan is a proud member of Veteran Advocacy Services, a group that assists members of the armed forces in navigating the complexities of the VA. Ryan is also a strong proponent of psychedelic research for the mental health & TBI treatment of the veteran community.
About Alex White
Alex White is a Maryland-based global network engineer and former National Security Agency (NSA) engineer. As Co-Founder and CTO of Glacier Security, which was established in 2015, he has spent the last decade architecting and supporting secure mobility solutions for some of the world’s most security-conscious organizations. Prior to founding Glacier Security, Alex spent six years developing and deploying cutting-edge technologies to solve complex problems for the United States Government.
White’s research and development efforts focus on creating innovative tools to resolve advanced mobile security issues and fostering relationships between United States government entities and leading mobile device and software manufacturers. He has earned numerous technical certifications and accolades, including the “Recognition of Outstanding Efforts and Contributions to the Foreign Counterintelligence Mission of the FBI,” and led the Technical Operations team that delivered critical intelligence directly to United States policymakers—briefings that reached the desk of President Barack Obama and Director of National Intelligence James Clapper.