Privacy Tips
Practical ways to reduce tracking, secure your devices, and protect personal data.
Why privacy matters
Your online actions are tracked by advertisers, data brokers, and platforms. Strong privacy habits reduce profiling, minimize risk, and give you more control over your digital footprint.
Data collection
Companies track clicks, locations, and purchases.
Security risks
Leaks and breaches expose personal information.
Profiling
Behavioral data creates detailed user profiles.
Essential privacy tips
Use a VPN
Encrypts traffic and hides your IP address.
- Protects on public WiFi
- Reduces ISP visibility
- Masks location
Use strong passwords
Unique passwords stop credential reuse attacks.
- 12+ characters
- Use a password manager
- Enable 2FA
Review privacy settings
Limit how much apps and platforms can see.
- Audit social profiles
- Disable unnecessary permissions
- Limit location access
Choose privacy-focused browsers
Some browsers block trackers by default.
- Firefox or Brave
- Block third-party cookies
- Use private mode when needed
Limit personal data sharing
Share only what is required.
- Avoid unnecessary forms
- Use aliases when possible
- Do not overshare on socials
Secure your devices
Keep software updated and encrypted.
- Install updates promptly
- Enable device encryption
- Use biometric locks
Browser privacy settings
Chrome
- Settings > Privacy and Security
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear browsing data regularly
- Add reputable privacy extensions
Firefox
- Settings > Privacy and Security
- Enable strict tracking protection
- Block fingerprinting
- Enable DNS over HTTPS
Email privacy
Choose private providers
Consider services that do not scan content and support encryption.
Avoid phishing
Verify senders, avoid unknown links, and use multi-factor authentication.
Mobile privacy
iOS checklist
- Enable app tracking transparency
- Review app permissions regularly
- Use strong device passcodes
Android checklist
- Use Play Protect
- Disable unused sensors
- Limit background location access
Social media privacy
Settings checklist
- Limit profile visibility
- Disable location tagging
- Review tagged posts
- Restrict data sharing
Smart sharing
- Think before posting
- Use close friends lists
- Clean up older posts
Privacy myths
Incognito makes you invisible.
It only hides local history; websites and ISPs still see you.
HTTPS means complete privacy.
HTTPS encrypts traffic, but does not stop tracking.
I have nothing to hide.
Privacy is about control, not secrecy.
Privacy is too hard.
Small steps deliver big improvements.
Next steps
Privacy improves with consistent habits rather than one-off actions.