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## Privacy Settings ## Privacy Settings
- <img src="icons/amazon.png" width="20" align="center"> [Amazon](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md)
| Name | Version <br>(If Applicable) | - <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 (L)](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md)
| <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 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 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) | 11 (R) | - <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 12/12.1](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) | 12 (S), 12.1 (12L) | - <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/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 13](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-13.md) | 13 (T) | - <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/android.png" width="20" align="center"> [Android 14](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-14.md) | 14 (U) | - <img src="icons/brave.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.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/brave.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.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_search.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md)
| <img src="icons/brave.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.64.116 | - <img src="icons/chatgpt.png" width="20" align="center"> [ChatGPT](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/ChatGPT.md)
| <img src="icons/brave.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.64.116 | - <img src="icons/cromite.png" width="20" align="center"> [Cromite](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md)
| <img src="icons/brave_search.png" width="20" align="center"> [Brave Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Search.md) | - | - <img src="icons/discord.png" width="20" align="center"> [Discord](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md)
| <img src="icons/chatgpt.png" width="20" align="center"> [ChatGPT](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/ChatGPT.md) | - | - <img src="icons/duckduckgo.png" width="20" align="center"> [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md)
| <img src="icons/cromite.png" width="20" align="center"> [Cromite](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Cromite.md) | 123.0.6312.105 | - <img src="icons/facebook.png" width="20" align="center"> [Facebook](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md)
| <img src="icons/discord.png" width="20" align="center"> [Discord](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | - <img src="icons/firefox.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md)
| <img src="icons/duckduckgo.png" width="20" align="center"> [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | - <img src="icons/firefox_focus.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md)
| <img src="icons/facebook.png" width="20" align="center"> [Facebook](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | - <img src="icons/firefox.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md)
| <img src="icons/firefox.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 124.2.0 | - <img src="icons/gboard.png" width="20" align="center"> [Gboard](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard)
| <img src="icons/firefox_focus.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 124.2.0 | - <img src="icons/gmail.png" width="20" align="center"> [Gmail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md)
| <img src="icons/firefox.png" width="20" align="center"> [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 124.2.0 | - <img src="icons/google.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Account](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)
| <img src="icons/gboard.png" width="20" align="center"> [Gboard](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 14.0.11.612796517 | - <img src="icons/google_chrome.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md)
| <img src="icons/gmail.png" width="20" align="center"> [Gmail](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gmail.md) | - | - <img src="icons/google_chrome.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md)
| <img src="icons/google.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Account](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | - <img src="icons/google.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Search.md)
| <img src="icons/google_chrome.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 123.0.6312.106 | - <img src="icons/instagram.png" width="20" align="center"> [Instagram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md)
| <img src="icons/google_chrome.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 123.0.6312.99 | - <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/google.png" width="20" align="center"> [Google Search](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Search.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/instagram.png" width="20" align="center"> [Instagram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.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/linkedin.png" width="20" align="center"> [LinkedIn](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.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/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/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/logitech.png" width="20" align="center"> [Logitech Options](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Logitech-Options.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)
| <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) | 123.0.2420.81 | - <img src="icons/reddit.png" width="20" align="center"> [Reddit](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.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) | 123.0.2420.74 | - <img src="icons/signal.png" width="20" align="center"> [Signal](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.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) | - | - <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/reddit.png" width="20" align="center"> [Reddit](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.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/signal.png" width="20" align="center"> [Signal](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.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/spotify.png" width="20" align="center"> [Spotify](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Spotify.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/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/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/telegram.png" width="20" align="center"> [Telegram](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Telegram.md) | - | - <img src="icons/vivaldi.png" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.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/vivaldi.png" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.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/whatsapp.png" width="20" align="center"> [WhatsApp](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/WhatsApp.md)
| <img src="icons/vivaldi.png" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 6.6.3271.57 | - <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md)
| <img src="icons/vivaldi.png" width="20" align="center"> [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 6.6.3291.70 | - <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md)
| <img src="icons/whatsapp.png" width="20" align="center"> [WhatsApp](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/WhatsApp.md) | - | - <img src="icons/youtube.png" width="20" align="center"> [YouTube](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/YouTube.md)
| <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 10](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 22H2 (OS Build 19045.4239) | - <img src="icons/zoom.png" width="20" align="center"> [Zoom](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md)
| <img src="icons/windows.png" width="20" align="center"> [Windows 11](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3374) |
| <img src="icons/youtube.png" width="20" align="center"> [YouTube](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/YouTube.md) | - |
| <img src="icons/zoom.png" width="20" align="center"> [Zoom](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Zoom.md) | - |
## Extension Settings ## Extension Settings
- Download 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) - Download uBlock Origin:
<br>Also available for Firefox Mobile and Fennec in the `Add-ons`. - [Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers (Desktop)](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm)
- [Firefox Desktop](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/) (for `Firefox Mobile` & `Fennec` check in the `Add-ons`)
- [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ublock-origin/odfafepnkmbhccpbejgmiehpchacaeak)
- [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md) - [uBlock Origin settings](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/Extensions%20Settings/uBlock-Origin-Settings.md)
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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. 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? #### 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. If the latest version is mentioned, the settings provided already apply to that version, even if they were last updated months ago. Check out the [changelog](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for all the changes. 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.
<br>Check out the [changelog](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) for all the changes.
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- Create strong passwords (preferably 10+ characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters). - Create strong passwords (preferably 10+ characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters).
- Avoid reusing passwords. - Avoid reusing passwords.
- Utilize a password manager to generate and securely store unique passwords. - Utilize a password manager to generate and securely store unique passwords.
- Follow the privacy settings recommended here. - Enable multi-factor authentication for added security.
- Opt for privacy respecting alternatives for search engines, emails, browsers etc. - Opt for privacy respecting alternatives for search engines, emails, browsers etc.
- Enable multifactor authentication for added security. - Utilize End-to-End Encrypted (E2EE) messaging services.
- Follow the privacy settings recommended here.
- Keep your apps and operating system updated. - Keep your apps and operating system updated.
- Encrypt your devices for enhanced security.
- Perform regular backups of your data.
- Use open-source softwares and apps whenever possible (open-source doesn't always necessarily mean secure). - Use open-source softwares and apps whenever possible (open-source doesn't always necessarily mean secure).
- Regularly review and revoke unnecessary permissions for software and apps. - Regularly review and revoke unnecessary permissions for software and apps.
- Share information sparingly & only provide what is necessary. - Share information sparingly & only provide what is necessary.
- Consider using false information when appropriate (Never knowingly provide false information to legal entities, law enforcement, medical professionals, banks, etc.). - Consider using false information when appropriate (Never provide false information to legal entities, law enforcement, medical professionals, banks, etc.).
- Utilize End-to-End Encrypted (E2EE) messaging services.
- Encrypt your devices for enhanced security.
- Perform regular backups of your data.
- Educate others and raise awareness about digital privacy. Spread the word! - Educate others and raise awareness about digital privacy. Spread the word!
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## License ## License
This project is licensed under the terms of [MIT License](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/LICENSE). This project (except the icons) is licensed under the terms of [MIT License](https://github.com/StellarSand/privacy-settings/blob/main/LICENSE).