Privacy Guide

Learn essential strategies to protect your privacy online and take control of your digital footprint.

Social Media Privacy

Social media platforms collect vast amounts of personal information. Here's how to protect yourself:

Profile Privacy Settings

  • Set your profile to private or friends-only
  • Review and limit who can see your posts
  • Disable location sharing in posts
  • Control who can tag you in photos
Review Your Settings

Content Sharing

  • Think twice before sharing personal information
  • Avoid posting about your current location
  • Don't share sensitive documents or IDs
  • Be careful with photos that show your home or workplace

Friend Requests

Only accept friend requests from people you know in real life. Scammers often use fake profiles to gather personal information.

Secure Browsing

Browser Settings

  • Use private/incognito mode when needed
  • Clear browsing history and cookies regularly
  • Disable third-party cookies
  • Use HTTPS-only mode

Privacy Extensions

Consider installing these privacy-enhancing browser extensions:

  • Ad blockers to prevent tracking
  • Password managers for secure logins
  • HTTPS Everywhere for encrypted connections
  • Privacy Badger to block trackers

VPN Usage

Use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to:

  • Encrypt your internet traffic
  • Hide your real IP address
  • Access geo-restricted content safely
  • Protect yourself on public Wi-Fi
Learn About VPNs

Data Protection

Password Security

  • Use unique passwords for each account
  • Enable two-factor authentication
  • Use a password manager
  • Regularly update important passwords

Email Privacy

  • Use separate email addresses for different purposes
  • Be cautious with email attachments
  • Don't click suspicious links
  • Use email encryption when needed

Device Security

  • Keep software and apps updated
  • Use device encryption
  • Set up remote wipe capabilities
  • Review app permissions regularly
Device Security Check