diff --git a/Adblocker Settings/Clear-URLs-Settings.md b/Adblocker Settings/Clear-URLs-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..724c378 --- /dev/null +++ b/Adblocker Settings/Clear-URLs-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,16 @@ +# Clear URLs Settings + +Click on the extension on toolbar +- Filter: On +- Logging: Off +- Badges: On +- Statistics: On + +click gear icon on top +- Allow domain blocking: Off +- Skip URLs on local hosts: On +- Prevent tracking injection: On +- Display context menu entry: On +- Allow referral marketing: Off +- Block hyperlink auditing: Off +- Filters ETag headers from requests: On diff --git a/Adblocker Settings/Decentraleyes-Settings.md b/Adblocker Settings/Decentraleyes-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c41350a --- /dev/null +++ b/Adblocker Settings/Decentraleyes-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +# Decentraleyes Settings + +Click on the extension on toolbar, click gear icon at the bottom right +- Display injection counts on icon: On +- Disable link prefetching: On +- Strip metadata from allowed requests: On diff --git a/Adblocker Settings/HTTPS-Everywhere-Settings.md b/Adblocker Settings/HTTPS-Everywhere-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b5f957e --- /dev/null +++ b/Adblocker Settings/HTTPS-Everywhere-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,5 @@ +# HTTPS Everywhere Settings + +Click on the extension on toolbar +- HTTPS Everywhere is: On +- Encrypt All Sites Eligible is : On diff --git a/Adblocker Settings/Privacy-Badger-Settings.md b/Adblocker Settings/Privacy-Badger-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..abd952b --- /dev/null +++ b/Adblocker Settings/Privacy-Badger-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,18 @@ +# Privacy Badger Settings + +Click on the extension on toolbar, click gear icon on top right + + + +## General Settings +- Show count of trackers: On +- Send websites the "Global Privacy Control" and "Do Not Track" signals: On +- Check if third-party domains comply with EFF's Do Not Track policy: On + +#### Privacy +- Prevent sites from tracking which links you click ("hyperlink auditing"): On +- Disable prefetching: On + +#### Advanced +- Learn to block new trackers from your browsing: Off +- Prevent WebRTC from leaking local IP address: On diff --git a/Adblocker Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md b/Adblocker Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..15b4840 --- /dev/null +++ b/Adblocker Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +# uBlock Origin Settings + +Click on the extension on toolbar, click gear icon at the bottom right + + + +## Settings +- Hide placeholders of blocked elements: On +- Show the number of blocked requests on the icon: On +- Make use of context menu where appropriate: On + +#### Privacy +- Turn everything on + +#### Default behavior +- Turn everything off + + + +## Filter lists +- Auto-update filter lists: On +- Parse and enforce cosmetic filters: On + +#### Built-in +- Turn on all 5 + +#### Ads +- Turn on all 3 + +#### Privacy +- Turn on all 3 + +#### Malware domains +- Turn on all 2 + +#### Annoyances +- Turn on all 7 + +#### Multipurpose +- Turn on all 3 + + +##### Click Apply changes. Also click Update now if available diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Android-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Android-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b71c6aa --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Android-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Android Privacy Settings + +Go to Settings + +##### The actual location of the settings might differ from device to device. + + + +## Privacy + +#### Lock Screen +- Show sensitive content only when unlocked + +#### Autofill service from Google +- Toggle off + +#### Ads +- Reset advertising ID > OK +- Opt out of Ads Personalization: Toggle On > OK +- Enable debug logging for ads: Toggle Off + +#### Usage and diagnostics +- Toggle Off + + +NOTE: Some other settings are same as Google Account settings. Check Google Account settings [here](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Discord-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Discord-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..b78c8d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Discord-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Discord Privacy Settings + +Go to User settings + + + +## Privacy & safety + +#### Find Your Friends +- Sync Contacts: Off + +#### Discovery Permissions +- Phone Number: Off +- Email: Off + +#### How We Use Your Data +- Use data to improve Discord: Off +- Use data to customize my Discord experience: Off +- Allow Discord to track screen reader usage: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Facebook-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Facebook-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8fce6ef --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Facebook-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +# Facebook Privacy Settings + +Login to [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) from browser. + +Click dropdown arrow on top right and go to Settings & Privacy > Settings + + + +## General +Remove phone number if added + + + +## Security and Login +- Setting Up Extra Security > Get alerts about unrecognized logins > select Get Notifications and Get Emails + + + +## Your Facebook Information + +#### Off-Facebook Activity +- Clear history +- More Options > Manage Future Activity > Manage Future Activity > Future Off-Facebook Activity (Off) + + + +## Privacy + +#### How People Find and Contact You +- Who can look you up using email > Only me +- Who can look you up using phone number > Only me +- Do you want search engines outside of Facebook to link to your profile > No + + + +## Face Recognition +- Face Recognition > No + + + +## Location +- Location History > Off + + + +## Apps and Websites +Remove anything you don't use + + + +## Ads + +#### Advertisers +If any advertsers shown, click Hide Ads + +#### Ad Topics +See Fewer for all of them + +#### Ad Settings +- Data about your activity from partners > Use Data from Partners (Off) +- Categories used to each you > Turn Off all +- Categories used to each you > Interest Categories and Other Categories. For both > Remove all (if too many, remove as many as you can, or do it over a period of few days) +- Ads shown off of Facebook > Off +- Social Interactions > Only me diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..80ac5f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Firefox-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,59 @@ +# Firefox Privacy Settings + +Go to Settings. + + + +## General + +#### Files and Applications +- Always ask you where to save files + +#### Browsing +- Recommend extensions as you browse: Off +- Recommend features as you browse: Off + + + +## Home + +#### Firefox Home Content +- Recommended by Pocket: Off +- Snippets: Off + + + +## Privacy & Security + +#### Enhanced Tracking Protection +- Strict +- Send websites a “Do Not Track” signal that you don’t want to be tracked: Always + +#### Logins and Passwords +- Ask to save logins and passwords for websites: Off + +NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [Additional Resources](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#additional-resources) for more info. + +#### History +- Firefox will: Use custom settings for history +- Always use private browsing mode: Off +- Remember browsing and download history: On +- Remember search and form history: Off +- Clear history when Firefox closes: Off + +#### Permissions +- Warn you when websites try to install add-ons: On + +#### Firefox Data Collection and Use +- Turn off everything + +#### Security +- Turn on everything + +#### HTTPS-Only Mode +- Enable HTTPS-Only Mode in all windows + + + +## Further Hardening +- For further hardening of Firefox, check out [PrivacyTools](https://www.privacytools.io/browsers/#about_config) and [arkenfox user.js](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3e96735 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,62 @@ +# Google Account Privacy Settings + +Login to [Google Account](https://accounts.google.com) from browser. + + + +## Personal info + +### Choose what others see + +#### Basic info +- Profile Picture: Only you +- Gender: Only you +- Birthday: Only you + +#### About +Remove everything + +#### Work & education +Remove everything + + + +## Data & personalization + + +### Activity Controls + +#### Web & App Activity +- Toggle Off > Pause +- Manage Activity > Delete any past activity + +#### Location History +- Toggle Off > Pause +- Auto Delete > Auto-delete activity older than > 3 months + +#### Youtube History +- Toggle Off (Turning it off will not save your youtube watch and search history anymore. If you want it don't change the setting.) +- Manage Activity > Delete any past activity + + +### Ad settings + +#### Ad personalization +Toggle Off > Turn off + + + +## Security + +#### Your devices +Remove any device you don't use anymore + +#### Third-party apps with account access +Remove anything you don't use + + + +## People & sharing + +#### Share recommendations +Shared endorsements in ads > Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c5b0f46 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Google-Chrome-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# Google Chrome Privacy Settings + +Click 3 dots on top right and go to Settings. + + + +## You and Google + +#### Sync and Google services +- Autocomplete searches and URLs: Off +- Help improve Chrome's featires and perormance: Off +- Make searches and browsing better: Off +- Enhanced spell check: Off + +#### Passwords +- Offer to save passwords: Off +- Auto Sign-in: Off + +NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [Additional Resources](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#additional-resources) for more info. + +#### Payment Methods +- Save and fill payment methods: Off +- Allow sites to check if you have payment methods saved: Off + +NOTE: Never save payment info in browsers. A password manager can be used to also save payment information. + +#### Addresses and more +- Save and fill addresses: Off + + + +## Privacy and security + +#### Cookies and other site data +- Block third-party cookies +- Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic: On +- Preload pages for faster browsing and searching: Off + +#### Security +- Enhanced Protection + + + +## Advanced + +#### Languages +- Spell check: Off + +#### Downloads +- Ask where to save each file before downloading: On diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Instagram-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Instagram-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2f22413 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Instagram-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,33 @@ +# Instagram Privacy Settings + +Go to Settings + + + +## Security + +#### Apps and Websites +- Active: Remove anything you don't use +- Expired: Remove anything you don't use + + + +## Ads + +#### Ad Topics +Select all to see fewer ads about selected topics + +#### Data About your Activity From Partners +- Use Data from Partners: Off + + + +## Account + +#### Browser Settings +- Browsing Data: Clear +- Autofill Contact Forms: Off +- Autofill Payment Forms: Off + +#### Contacts Syncing +Connect Contacts: Off diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Twitter-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Twitter-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..385dc27 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Twitter-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# Twitter Privacy Settings + +Go to Settings and privacy + + + +## Account + +#### Phone +Remove phone number if added + +#### Apps and sessions +- Connected Apps > Remove anything you don't use + + + +## Privacy and safety + +#### Discoverability and contacts +- Let others find you by your email > Off +- Let others find you by your phone > Off +- Sync address book contacts > Off + +#### Precise Location +- Disabled + +#### Personalization and data +- Toggle Off (When asked, select Yes, I'm sure) diff --git a/Privacy Settings/Windows-10-Privacy-Settings.md b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10-Privacy-Settings.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..73ce2c5 --- /dev/null +++ b/Privacy Settings/Windows-10-Privacy-Settings.md @@ -0,0 +1,67 @@ +# Windows 10 Privacy Settings + +First go to Settings. + + + +## System + +#### Notifications & actions +- Show notifications on the lock screen: Off +- Suggest ways I can finish setting up: Off +- Get tips, tricks and suggestions: Off + +#### Shared experiences +- Share across devices: Off + + + +## Devices + +#### Typing +Everything off + +#### Phone +Do not link + + + +## Network & Internet + +#### Wi-Fi +- Use random hardware addresses (if available): On + + + +## Apps + +#### Apps & features +Uninstall anything you don't use (like XBox, candy crush, some other preinstalled apps/games) +BE SURE TO NOT UNINSTALL ANYTHING IMPORTANT..IF YOU HAVE DOUBTS ABOUT ANY APP EITHER ASK OR SEARCH THE NET. + + + +## Accounts + +#### Sign-in options +- Require sign-in: When PC wakes up from sleep + +#### Privacy +- Show account details on sign-in screen: Off +- General: All off +- Speech > Online speech recognition: Off +- Inking & typing presonalization > Getting to know you: Off +- Diagnostics & feedback > Diagnostic data: Required diagnostic data +- Diagnostics & feedback > Improve inking & typing recognition: Off +- Diagnostics & feedback > Tailored experiences: Off +- Activity history > Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off +- App permisions > Review each setting and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to camera, microphone, gps, notifications etc....if any app doesn't need something, turn it off.) + + + +## Update & Security + +#### Windows Security + +- Open Windows Security > Virus & Threat Protection > Virus & Threat Protection > Manage Settings > All protections on (Except automatic sample submission) +- Open Windows Security > Firewall & Network Protection > All firewalls should be on for domain, public and private networks diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d7ecbe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,64 @@ +# Privacy Settings + +Privacy settings for: +- [Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/%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.