privacy-settings/README.md

# Privacy Settings

Privacy settings for:
- [Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Facebook](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Windows 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Android](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Google Chrome](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Firefox](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Twitter](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Instagram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram-Privacy-Settings.md)
- [Discord](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord-Privacy-Settings.md)



## Recommended Adblockers
- HTTPS Everywhere: [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/https-everywhere/gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/https-everywhere/)
- Privacy Badger: [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-badger17/)
- Decentraleyes: [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decentraleyes/ldpochfccmkkmhdbclfhpagapcfdljkj), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/decentraleyes/)
- uBlock Origin: [Google Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm), [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/)
- Clear URLs: [Firefox Only](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/clearurls/)

### Adblocker Settings
Setting up the above mentioned adblockers:
- [HTTPS Everywhere](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Adblocker%20Settings/HTTPS-Everywhere-Settings.md)
- [Privacy Badger](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Adblocker%20Settings/Privacy-Badger-Settings.md)
- [Decentraleyes](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Adblocker%20Settings/Decentraleyes-Settings.md)
- [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Adblocker%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md)
- [Clear URLs](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Adblocker%20Settings/Clear-URLs-Settings.md)



## Privacy Best Practices
The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy:
- Follow the privacy settings mentioned here.
- Use strong passwords (preferably atleast 10 characters containing alphabets, numbers and special characters).
- Don't reuse passwords.
- Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords.
- Use better privacy respecting alternatives for search engines, emails, browsers etc.
- Use multifactor authentication.
- Use open-source softwares and apps whenever possible (NOTE: open-source doesn't always necessarily mean secure).
- Review permissions for softwares and apps and revoke unnecessary permissions.
- Only provide information as much as necessary.
- Provide false information when possible (Never knowingly give false information on a legal document, to a law enforcement officer, federal agency, medical personnel, banks etc).
- Use E2EE (End to End Encrypted) messaging services.
- Keep devices encrypted.
- Make regular backups.
- Spread the good information and make people aware around you.



## Additional Resources

For better privacy respecting alternatives, unbiased reviews and more information, check out:
- [Restore Privacy](https://restoreprivacy.com/)
- PrivacyTools: [Main Site](https://privacytools.io), [Blog](https://blog.privacytools.io)
- Mozilla: [Privacy & Security](https://blog.mozilla.org/en/category/privacy-security/), [Deep Dives](https://blog.mozilla.org/en/category/internet-culture/deep-dives/), [Mozilla Explains](https://blog.mozilla.org/en/category/internet-culture/mozilla-explains/), [Videos](https://blog.mozilla.org/en/category/videos/)
- Techlore: [Main Site](https://techlore.tech), [Resources](https://techlore.tech/resources.html), [GitHub](https://github.com/techlore), [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/Techlore/)
- [The New Oil](https://thenewoil.xyz/)



## Contributing
Any contribution would be much appreciated.