Abstract

Abstract: Campground selection platforms like Camp With Ease heavily rely on user-generated reviews to assist users in making informed decisions. However, the use of these reviews poses a significant privacy risk as it can inadvertently expose users' private information, including visited locations, to the public and potential adversaries. This is particularly concerning since businesses often consider location information as basic and public, making users susceptible to advertisement spamming and physical stalking. To mitigate this privacy concern, this website presents a novel framework that aims to protect users' location privacy within campground review systems. The proposed framework focuses on preserving the system's integrity and ensuring the utility of both the system and its users in local areas. Real-world data traces are used to evaluate the effectiveness of the framework, and the results validate its performance. By implementing this framework, users can confidently share their campground experiences without compromising their privacy. The framework acts as a protective layer, shielding users from potential risks such as intrusive advertisements and physical threats. Through rigorous evaluation using actual data, it has been demonstrated that the framework successfully achieves its intended purpose of safeguarding users' location privacy. The website introduces a framework that addresses the crucial issue of preserving location privacy in campground review systems. By employing this framework, users can benefit from the functionality of platforms like Camp With Ease while ensuring their personal information remains secure. The framework's effectiveness, validated through real-world data evaluation, provides assurance that users' location privacy is effectively preserved.

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