[Android 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-10-Privacy-Settings.md) | 10 (Q) | Jan 10, 2022
[Android 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11-Privacy-Settings.md) | 11 (R) | Jan 10, 2022
[Android 12](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12-Privacy-Settings.md) | 12 (S) | Jan 10, 2022
[Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Privacy-Settings.md) | 1.34.80 | Dec 31, 2021
[Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-M-Privacy-Settings.md) | 1.34.80 | Dec 11 , 2021
- Decentraleyes: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decentraleyes/ldpochfccmkkmhdbclfhpagapcfdljkj), [Microsoft Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/decentraleyes/lmijmgnfconjockjeepmlmkkibfgjmla), Not required for Firefox
- 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.
#### Would following the settings mentioned here make me completely private?
If you are on the internet, you're never really private or secure. By following these settings, the amount of data collection and tracking performed by these services/softwares are significantly minimized but not completely eliminated. You should look for better privacy respecting alternatives and use them whenever possible.
#### Why are privacy invading services like Facebook, Zoom, Google etc. mentioned here? Isn't this supposed to be a privacy focused repo?
I’m all for privacy respecting services and I do recommend them, however, you might need to use Zoom for work meetings, a social media platform for business, Windows for some specific program/purpose or something similar. The only goal here is to minimize data collection and boost your digital privacy as much as possible even when using a privacy invading service/software. Do note that this does not mean you should keep using such services/softwares if you don't need them and I highly encourage you to look for better privacy respecting alternatives if available.
#### The settings for a particular software/service was updated months ago, when will it be updated according to latest version?
Settings don't change much with every new version of any software or service. More often than not they stay the same for several versions. If there aren't any changes necessary, it won't be updated. This is the reason versions are included along with last updated date above. If latest version is mentioned, then the settings already apply to that even if it was last updated months ago.