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# Privacy Settings
Privacy settings for:
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- [Google Account ](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md )
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- [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 )
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- [Brave ](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Privacy-Settings.md )
- [Microsoft Edge ](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Privacy-Settings.md )
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- [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
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- HTTPS Everywhere: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers ](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/https-everywhere/gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp ), [Firefox ](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/https-everywhere/ ), [Microsoft Edge ](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/https-everywhere/fchjpkplmbeeeaaogdbhjbgbknjobohb )
- Privacy Badger: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers ](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp ), [Firefox ](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/privacy-badger17/ ), [Microsoft Edge ](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/privacy-badger/mkejgcgkdlddbggjhhflekkondicpnop )
- Decentraleyes: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers ](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/decentraleyes/ldpochfccmkkmhdbclfhpagapcfdljkj ), [Firefox ](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/decentraleyes/ ), [Microsoft Edge ](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/decentraleyes/lmijmgnfconjockjeepmlmkkibfgjmla )
- uBlock Origin: [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers ](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm ), [Firefox ](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ ), [Microsoft Edge ](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak )
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- 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.
