This article explains the difference in privacy between Public and Private Groups on MyFitnessPal. Public Groups are viewable and joinable by any MyFitnessPal user, and their content may appear in general web search results. Private Groups are only visible to logged in, invited MyFitnessPal users, and their content is never indexed by search engines, ensuring conversations remain private. If a user is unsure of their group's setting, they should ask the Group's Creator or Leader.
Public Group content may appear in general web search results, making it accessible to anyone using popular search engines. However, Private Groups are only visible to MyFitnessPal users who are logged in and have been invited to join by a current group member. Rest assured, the content of Private Groups is never accessible to search engines, so your conversations and posts in these groups remain private and cannot be found in web searches.
Groups set to Public can be viewed (and joined) by any MyFitnessPal user. If you are not sure whether your group is public or private, ask your Group's Creator or Leader.
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