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#### Usage & diagnostics
- Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
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- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually `1234` or `0000`. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to `System` > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi-enhanced MAC randomization: On
Go to `About phone` > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
<br>Now go to `System` > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi-enhanced MAC randomization: On
---
---
**NOTE 1:** Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
**NOTE 2:** Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually `1234` or `0000`. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
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#### Usage & diagnostics
- Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
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#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice
- General >
- Signed-out search customization: Off
- Discover: Off
- Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
#### Settings for Google apps
- Search, Assistant & Voice >
- General >
- Signed-out search customization: Off
- Discover: Off
- Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to `System` > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
Go to `About phone` > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
<br>Now go to `System` > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
---
---
**NOTE 1:** Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
**NOTE 2:** Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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- SIM card lock >
- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
<br>NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually `1234` or `0000`. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
<br>NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
- Encryption & credentials >
- Encrypt phone: Encrypted
- Trust agents >
- Smart Lock (Google): Off
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#### Usage & diagnostics
- Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
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#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice
- General >
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
- Discover: Off
- Privacy & Security > Search customization: Off
#### Settings for Google apps
- Search, Assistant & Voice >
- General >
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
- Discover: Off
- Privacy & Security >
- Search customization: Off
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
Go to `About phone` > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
<br>Now go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
---
---
NOTE 1: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
NOTE 2: Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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- Autofill service from Google >
- Use Autofill with Google: Off
- Usage & diagnostics: Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs might include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
- SIM card lock >
- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually 1234 or 0000. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
<br>NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually `1234` or `0000`. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
<br>NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
- Encryption & credentials >
- Encrypt phone: Encrypted
- Trust agents >
- Extend Unlock: Off
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#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant & Voice
- General >
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
- Discover: Off
- Privacy & Security > Search customization: Off
#### Settings for Google apps
- Search, Assistant & Voice >
- General >
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
- Discover: Off
- Privacy & Security >
- Search customization: Off
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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
Go to `About phone` > tap `Build Number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
<br> Now go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
---
---
NOTE 1: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
NOTE 2: Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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# Android 15 Privacy Settings
Go to Settings
**The actual location of the settings might differ from device to device. The following are according to stock android.**
## Network & internet
#### Internet
- Network preferences >
- Turn on Wi-Fi automatically: Off
- Notify for public networks: Off
- Allow WEP networks: Off
#### Private DNS
- Private DNS > Private DNS provider hostname: enter the hostname of DNS provider from [this list](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/dns/#recommended-providers) > Save
Example: For Quad9, enter dns.quad9.net
## Connected devices
#### Connection preferences
- Bluetooth: Off
- Printing > Default Print Service: Off
- Quick Share > Who can share with you > Visibility to nearby devices: Off
- Android Auto: Off
NOTE: Enable the above settings only when required. Remember to turn them off when no longer required.
## Notifications
#### Notification history
- Use notification history: Off
#### Sensitive notifications
- Off
## Display
#### Lock screen
- Privacy: Show sensitive content only when unlocked
#### Screen timeout
- Shortest duration that suits you
## Accessibility
#### Text-to-speech output
Tap on the gear icon next to `Preferred engine`
- Anonymous usage reports: Off
## Security & privacy
#### Device unlock > Screen lock
- Password, PIN or Pattern. Don't set to `None` or `Swipe`.
After setting screen lock, tap on gear icon.
- Make pattern visible: Off (only available if Screen lock is set to `Pattern`)
- Enhanced PIN privacy: On (only available if Screen lock is set to `PIN`)
- Lock after screen timeout: Immediately
- Power button instantly locks: On
#### Privacy
- Permission manager >
- Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to camera, microphone, gps, contacts etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.)
- Ads >
- Reset advertising ID > Confirm
- Delete advertising ID > Delete advertising ID
- Show passwords: Off
#### More security & privacy
- Notifications on lock screen: Show sensitive content only when unlocked
- Personalize using app data: Off
- Android System Intelligence >
- Customize the experience using your Google Account data: Off
- Clear data > select `All time` > Clear data
- Autofill service from Google >
- Use Autofill with Google: Off
- Usage & diagnostics: Off
<br>NOTE: Additionally some OEMs include few more settings for personalized ads & diagnostics.
<br>Search in your phone settings for `User Experience Program`, `Personalized ad recommendations`, `Send diagnostic data` or something similar.
- SIM card lock >
- Lock SIM card: On > Enter default PIN > OK
- Change SIM PIN > Enter old and new SIM PIN > OK (Create a secure new SIM PIN)
<br>NOTE 1: The default PIN code is usually `1234` or `0000`. However, if these two don't work, you should look on SIM card's packaging or contact your SIM provider's customer support.
<br>NOTE 2: If you enter the PIN code wrong 3 times, you'll be asked to enter a PUK (Personal Unlock Key) code. This code can be obtained from the carrier, after they verify you are the rightful owner of the SIM. DO NOT try to guess the PUK code. If you enter it wrong 3 times, the SIM will be permanently locked and you might have to get a new SIM from your carrier.
- Scanning for deceptive apps >
- Use scanning for deceptive apps: On
- Encryption & credentials >
- Encrypt phone: Encrypted
- Trust agents >
- Extend Unlock: Off
## Location
- Use location: Off (enable only when needed, like for navigation apps, and turn off when not required)
#### Location Services
- Location Accuracy > Improve Location Accuracy: Off
- Wi-Fi scanning: Off
- Bluetooth scanning: Off
## Google
#### Personalize using shared data
- Device Contacts: Off
#### Settings for Google apps
- Search, Assistant & Voice >
- Privacy & Safety >
- Search customization: Off
- Other settings >
- Discover: Off
- Autocomplete settings > Autocomplete with trending searches: Off
## System
#### Multiple users
- Delete guest activity: On
- Add users from lock screen: Off
## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
Go to `About phone` > tap `Build number` 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
<br>Now go to `System` > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
---
---
NOTE 1: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
NOTE 2: Gboard settings are available [here](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md)

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Login to [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) from browser.
Click dropdown arrow on top right and go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
Click on your profile picture on top right > Settings & Privacy > Settings
## General
## Meta Accounts Centre
Go to [Meta Accounts centre](https://accountscenter.facebook.com/) (clicking on `See more in Accounts Centre` will also redirect you there).
#### Contact
- Allow friends to include my email address in "Download Your Information": Off
#### Password and security
- Two-factor authentication >
- Use two-factor authentication > Edit > Use Authentication App > Scan the QR code using an authenticator app > Continue > Enter 6 digit code > Continue > Done
- After the above step is complete, setup recovery codes and save them.
<br><br>NOTE 1: Don't use Google Authenticator or Duo as mentioned there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
<br><br>NOTE 2: The backup codes downloaded is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep these codes somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorized access. They can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write them down somewhere safe.
- Where you're logged in >
- Select your account > click on `Select devices to log out` > select any device you don't use and click on `Log out`
- Login alerts >
- Select your account > select both
#### Your information and permissions
- Your activity off Meta technologies >
- Manage future activity > select `Disconnect future activity`
#### Ad preferences
##### Customise ads
Click on `See all` next to `Ad topics` > in the popup, click on the search bar at the top > click on each category & select `See less` for every one of them
##### Manage info
- Categories used to reach you >
- Click on each category & select `No` for every one of them (if there's too many, remove as many as you can, or do it over a period of few days)
- Click on `View and manage` under `Categories associated with you` > click `Remove` if any associated category is shown
- Activity information from ad partners >
- Review setting > select `No, don't make my ads more relevant by using this information` > Confirm
- Ads shown outside of Meta >
- Not allowed
- Social interactions >
- select your account > select `Only Me`
## Profile locking
- Lock your profile > OK
## Profile details
#### Work and education
- Remove everything
#### Places lived
- Remove everything
#### Family and relationships
- Remove everything
#### Details about you
- Remove everything
#### Contact and basic info
- Remove phone number if added
- Provide false birth date & year and set them to `Only me`
## Security and login
#### Setting up extra security
- Get alerts about unrecognized logins: select Get Notifications and Get Emails
## How people can find and contact you
#### Two-Factor Authentication
- Use two-factor authentication > Edit > Use Authentication App > Scan the QR code using an authenticator app > Continue > Enter 6 digit code > Continue > Done
- After the above step is complete, setup recovery codes and save them.
#### Your Friends
- Who can see your friends list?: Don't select `Public`
NOTE 1: Don't use Google Authenticator or Duo as mentioned there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Who can Facebook suggest your profile to based on your phone number or email address?
- People with your email address: No one
- People with your phone number: No one
NOTE 2: The backup codes downloaded is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep these codes somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorised access. They can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write them down somewhere safe.
#### Do you want search engines outside Facebook to link to your profile?
- Off
## Your Facebook information
#### Off-Facebook activity
- Clear history > Clear History
- More Options > Manage Future Activity > Manage Future Activity > Future Off-Facebook Activity > Turn Off
## Privacy
#### Your activity
## Posts
- Who can see your future posts?: Friends
- Who can see the people, Pages and lists you follow?: Friends
#### How people can find and contact you
- Who can see your friends list?: Friends or Only me
- Who can look you up using the email address you provided?: Only me
- Who can look you up using the phone number you provided?: Only me
- Do you want search engines outside Facebook to link to your profile? > Allow search engines outside of Facebook to link to your Profile > Turn Off
## Stories
- Who can see your stories?: Don't select `Public`
- Allow others to share your public stories to their own story?: Off
- Archiving your stories: Off
## Reels
- Allow others to share your reels to their stories?: Off
- Who can see your reels?: Don't select `Public`
## Followers and public content
- Who can follow me: Friends
- Who can see your followers on your timeline?: Don't select `Public`
- Who can see the people, Pages and lists you follow?: Don't select `Public`
- Who can comment on your public posts?: Friends
- Public profile info: Friends
## Profile and tagging
#### Profile
- Who can see what others post on your profile?: Friends
#### Tagging
- Who can see posts that you're tagged in on your profile?: Friends
#### Reviewing
- Review posts that you're tagged in before the post appears on your profile: On
- Review tags that people add to your posts before the tags appear on Facebook?: On
## Location
#### Location History
- Turn on Location History for your mobile devices?: Off
- Who can post on your profile?: Friends
- Who can see what others post on your profile?: Don't select `Everyone` or `Friends of friends`
- Allow others to share your posts to their story?: Off
- Who can see posts that you're tagged in on your profile?: Don't select `Everyone` or `Friends of friends`
- When you're tagged in a post, who do you want to add to the audience of the post if they can't already see it?: `Friends` or `Only me`
- Review tags that friends add to your posts before the tags appear on Facebook?: On
- Review posts that you're tagged in before the post appears on your profile?: On
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Remove anything you don't use
## Ads
#### Advertisers
If any advertisers shown, click Hide Ads
#### Ad topics
Click See Fewer for all of them
#### Ad settings
- Data about your activity from partners > Use Data from Partners: Off
- Categories used to reach you > Turn Off all
- Categories used to reach 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
---
---
Remove any personally identifiable info like phone numbers, email, location etc from your Facebook bio.
Remove any personally identifiable info like phone numbers, email, location etc. from your Facebook bio.

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Go to phone Settings > System >
- up to Android 13: Languages & input > Virtual keyboard (or `On-screen keyboard`) > Gboard
- Android 14: Keyboard > On-screen keyboard > Gboard
- Android 14 & above: Keyboard > On-screen keyboard > Gboard
**The above location is according to stock android and might differ from device to device.**

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#### Network Settings
- Ask to join hotsposts: Off
- Wifi Network `Details` > Private Wi-Fi address
- `Fixed` or `Rotating`
<br>Note: `Fixed` will use a new, unique MAC address on that specific network. `Rotating` will cycle through new MAC addresses periodically.
- `Fixed` or `Rotating` (`Fixed` will use a new, unique MAC address on that specific network. `Rotating` will cycle through new MAC addresses periodically.)
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## Network
- Firewall > Firewall: On
- Options >
- Block all incoming connections: On
<br>**Note: EXTREME and may break many programs unless you manually exclude them.**
- Block all incoming connections: On (**EXTREME** and **may** break many programs unless you manually exclude them.)
- Enable stealth mode: On
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- Personalized Ads: Off
#### Security
- Allow applications from: App Store
<br>Note: Malware can still be hosted on the App Store & denying other sources may heavily restrict software you can run. Enable this feature only if you don't trust other sources for installing applications.
- Allow applications from: App Store (Malware can still be hosted on the App Store & denying other sources may heavily restrict software you can run. Enable this feature only if you don't trust other sources for installing applications.)
- Allow accessories to connect: Ask Every Time
- FileVault: On
- Lockdown Mode: On

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#### Data recovery
- Recovery phrase: On > Generate recovery phrase > Enter Password > Submit > Save Recovery phrase > Done/Download.
NOTE: A recovery phrase lets you access your account and recover your encrypted emails after a password reset. Keep this phrase somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorised access. It can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write it down somewhere safe.
NOTE: A recovery phrase lets you access your account and recover your encrypted emails after a password reset. Keep this phrase somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorized access. It can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write it down somewhere safe.
## Account and password
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NOTE 1: Use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The backup code is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep this code somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorised access. It can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write it down somewhere safe.
NOTE 2: The backup code is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep this code somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorized access. It can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write it down somewhere safe.
- Two-password mode: On (Optional, but can be enabled for one extra layer of security.)
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- Revoke any old sessions which you don't use anymore.
#### Security logs
- By default, Proton Mail keeps temporary IP logs to combat abuse and fraud. IP address may be retained permanently if you're engaged in activities that breach their terms and conditions (spamming, DDoS attacks against ProtonMail infrastructure, brute force attacks, etc.).
- If you suspect that someone else has access to your account, you can check your login activity in the authentication logs by enabling this. If you enable advanced logs, it'll capture IP addresses and the date and time of activity. However, this also means your login IP address is kept permanently until you manually wipe the logs.
By default, Proton Mail keeps temporary IP logs to combat abuse and fraud. IP address may be retained permanently if you're engaged in activities that breach their terms and conditions (spamming, DDoS attacks against ProtonMail infrastructure, brute force attacks, etc.).
If you suspect that someone else has access to your account, you can check your login activity in the authentication logs by enabling this. If you enable advanced logs, your IP addresses and the date & time of login will be captured. However, this also means your login IP address is kept permanently until you manually wipe the logs.
#### Privacy and data collection
- Send crash reports: Off

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- Payment lock: On
#### Advanced
- Always relay calls: On (Might reduce call quality)
- Always relay calls: On (Call quality will be reduced, but it'll prevent your location from being exposed through your IP address to the other person on the call.)
---

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# Tuta Mail Privacy Settings
Login to your [Tuta Mail](https://tuta.com/) from browser > Click gear icon on bottom left
## Login
#### Second factor authentication
Click on `+` > Authenticator (TOTP) > Scan the QR code using an authenticator app > Enter Authenticator code > Save > Save the backup codes > Ok
NOTE 1: Use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The backup code is required to login, if 2FA method is lost, broken or unavailable. Keep this code somewhere safe, to prevent loss or unauthorized access. It can be stored in a password manager, in an encrypted note, or write it down somewhere safe.
#### Usage data
- Usage data decision: Deactivated
## Email
#### Sending emails
- Default delivery: Confidential
## Global settings
#### Security
- Save IP addresses in logs:
If you suspect that someone else has access to your account, you can check your login activity from `Login > Active sessions` by enabling this. If you enable this, your IP addresses and the date & time of login will be captured. However, this also means your login IP address is kept permanently until you manually wipe the logs.

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- Unlock with biometric: On
#### Advanced
- Protect IP address in calls: On (Will reduce call quality)
- Block unknown account messages: On (This will block messages from unknown accounts only when they exceed a high volume, though WhatsApp doesn't specify the exact threshold.)
- Protect IP address in calls: On (Call quality will be reduced, but it'll prevent your location from being exposed through your IP address to the other person on the call.)
- Disable link previews: On

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## Privacy Settings
- <img src="icons/amazon.png" width="20" align="center"> [Amazon](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 11 (R)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 12 (S)/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 13 (T)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 14 (U)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 12/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 13](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 14](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md)
- <img src="icons/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 15](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-15.md)
- <img src="icons/android_studio.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android Studio](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-Studio.md)
- <img src="icons/apple.png" width="20" align="center"> [Apple ID](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md)
- <img src="icons/brave.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md)
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- <img src="icons/linkedin.png" width="20" align="center"> [LinkedIn](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md)
- <img src="icons/logitech.png" width="20" align="center"> [Logi Options+](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logi-Options%2B.md)
- <img src="icons/logitech.png" width="20" align="center"> [Logitech Options](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logitech-Options.md)
- <img src="icons/sequoia.png" width="20" align="center"> [MacOS Sequoia](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/MacOS-Sequoia.md)
- <img src="icons/macos_sequoia.png" width="20" align="center"> [MacOS Sequoia](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/MacOS-Sequoia.md)
- <img src="icons/microsoft_edge.png" width="20" align="center"> [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md)
- <img src="icons/microsoft_edge.png" width="20" align="center"> [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md)
- <img src="icons/proton_mail.svg" width="20" align="center"> [Proton Mail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Proton-Mail.md)
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- <img src="icons/spotify.png" width="20" align="center"> [Spotify](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Spotify.md)
- <img src="icons/startpage_search.png" width="20" align="center"> [Startpage Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Startpage-Search.md)
- <img src="icons/telegram.png" width="20" align="center"> [Telegram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Telegram.md)
- <img src="icons/tuta_mail.svg" width="20" align="center"> [Tuta Mail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Tuta-Mail.md)
- <img src="icons/twitter.png" width="20" align="center"> [Twitter (X)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md)
- <img src="icons/vscode.png" width="20" align="center"> [Visual Studio Code](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Visual-Studio-Code.md)
- <img src="icons/vivaldi.png" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md)
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#### Will following the settings mentioned here ensure complete privacy?
Following these settings can significantly minimize data collection and tracking by the mentioned services/software, but absolute privacy and security on the internet are difficult to achieve. Even with these settings, there may still be some level of data collection or tracking. It is advisable to explore and utilize privacy-respecting alternatives whenever possible for enhanced privacy.
#### Why are privacy invading services like Facebook, Zoom, Google etc. mentioned here? Isn't this repo focused on privacy?
#### Why are privacy invading services like Facebook, Google, Zoom etc. mentioned here if this repo is focused on privacy?
Although the aim of this repo is to promote privacy, there may be instances where the use of privacy-invading services/software is necessary. For example, using Zoom for work meetings or a social media platform for business purposes. The goal here is to minimize data collection and enhance digital privacy as much as possible, even when using privacy-invading services/software. However, it is highly encouraged to explore and adopt better privacy-respecting alternatives whenever available and suitable for your needs.
#### The settings for a particular software/service was updated months ago, when will it be updated according to latest version?
Settings for softwares/services may not require frequent updates with each new version. If there have been no significant changes that affect the settings, it will not be updated.
Settings don't always require updates with every new version. They will only be updated if there are significant changes.
<br>Check out the [changelog](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for all the changes.

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