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## Jan 25, 2022
### Privacy Settings
Added 2FA for:
- [Amazon](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md#login--security)
- [Facebook](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md#security-and-login)
- [Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md#security)
- [Instagram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md#security)
- [LinkedIn](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md#sign-in--security)
- [Reddit](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md#safety--privacy)
- [Twitter](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md#security-and-account-access)
Added [Verify safety number](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md#verify-safety-number) in [Signal](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md)
## Jan 24, 2022 ## Jan 24, 2022
### Privacy Settings ### Privacy Settings

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## Login & security
#### Two-Step Verification (2SV) Settings
- Edit > Get Started > select Authenticator App > Scan the barcode using an authenticator app > Enter 6 digit code > Verify OTP and continue > uncheck Don't require OTP on this browser > Turn on
NOTE : Use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
## Ordering and shopping preferences ## Ordering and shopping preferences
#### Lists #### Lists
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## Email alerts, messages, and ads ## Email alerts, messages, and ads
#### Advertising preferences #### Advertising preferences
- Do not show me interest-based ads provided by Amazon - select Do not show me interest-based ads provided by Amazon

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## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization ## Wi-Fi MAC Randomization
- About phone > tap Build Number 7 times. This will unlock Developer options. - About phone > tap Build Number 7 times. This will unlock Developer options.
Go to System > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistant MAC randomization: On Go to System > Advanced > Developer options > Wi-fi non persistent MAC randomization: On
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NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account-Privacy-Settings.md) NOTE: Some other settings are same as [Google Account settings](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md)

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- Save passwords: Off - Save passwords: Off
- Auto Sign-in: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).

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- Offer to save passwords: Off - Offer to save passwords: Off
- Auto Sign-in: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Payment methods #### Payment methods
- Save and fill payment methods: Off - Save and fill payment methods: Off

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- Save passwords: Off - Save passwords: Off
- Auto Sign-in: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).

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#### Setting up extra security #### Setting up extra security
- Get alerts about unrecognized logins: select Get Notifications and Get Emails - Get alerts about unrecognized logins: select Get Notifications and Get Emails
#### 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.
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/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
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.
## Your Facebook information ## Your Facebook information

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- Autofill in Firefox/Fennec: Off - Autofill in Firefox/Fennec: Off
- Autofill in other apps: Off - Autofill in other apps: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Check [recommended extensions](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-set
Firefox Beta and Fennec users can further harden firefox by changing about:config settings Firefox Beta and Fennec users can further harden firefox by changing about:config settings
- For further hardening of Firefox, [arkenfox user.js](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js) - For further hardening of Firefox, check out [arkenfox user.js](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js).
NOTE 1: To use user.js, place it in NOTE 1: To use user.js, place it in
- Firefox Beta: /data/data/org.mozilla.firefox_beta/files/mozilla/SomeAlphanumericText.default/ - Firefox Beta: /data/data/org.mozilla.firefox_beta/files/mozilla/SomeAlphanumericText.default/

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#### Logins and Passwords #### Logins and Passwords
- Ask to save logins and passwords for websites: Off - 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Permissions #### Permissions
- Warn you when websites try to install add-ons: On - Warn you when websites try to install add-ons: On
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--- ---
## Further Hardening ## Further Hardening
- For further hardening of Firefox, [arkenfox user.js](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js) - For further hardening of Firefox, check out [arkenfox user.js](https://github.com/arkenfox/user.js).

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## Security ## Security
#### Signing in to Google
To setup 2FA, first a phone needs to be added.
- 2-Step Verification > Get Started > Continue > Use Another Backup Option > Download the backup codes > Next > Turn On
Once the above step is completed,
- Authenticator app: Set Up > Next > Scan the barcode using an authenticator app > Enter 6 digit code > Verify
NOTE 1: Don't use Google Authenticator as mentioned there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The backup codes downloaded in the first step 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.
#### Your devices #### Your devices
- Manage devices > Remove any device you don't use anymore - Manage devices > Remove any device you don't use anymore
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- Go to [Google Dashboard](https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard) and check all services you use. Remove anything you don't. - Go to [Google Dashboard](https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard) and check all services you use.
- Go to [Google Takeout](https://takeout.google.com/?continue=https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard&hl=en) and download your data that Google has collected about you. Uncheck Drive & Gmail or else it will result in a huge file size. - Go to [Google Takeout](https://takeout.google.com/?continue=https://myaccount.google.com/dashboard) and download your data that Google has collected about you. Uncheck Drive & Gmail or else it will result in a huge file size.
- Go to [Google Activity](https://myactivity.google.com/more-activity?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fmyactivity.google.com%2Fmyactivity) and delete/manage every activity you can. - Go to [Google Activity](https://myactivity.google.com/more-activity?continue=https%3A%2F%2Fmyactivity.google.com%2Fmyactivity) and delete/manage every activity you can.

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- Save passwords: Off - Save passwords: Off
- Auto Sign-in: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).

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- Offer to save passwords: Off - Offer to save passwords: Off
- Auto Sign-in: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Payment Methods #### Payment Methods
- Save and fill payment methods: Off - Save and fill payment methods: Off
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- Spell check: Off - Spell check: Off
#### Downloads #### Downloads
- Ask where to save each file before downloading: On - Ask where to save each file before downloading: On

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## Security ## Security
#### Two-Factor Authentication
- Get Started > Authentication app > Install Now (Don't actually install and just go back. See NOTE 1 below.) > Next > Open > Enter 6 digit code > Next > Save the backup codes > Done
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/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The backup codes saved 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.
#### Apps and Websites #### Apps and Websites
- Active: Remove anything you don't use - Active: Remove anything you don't use
- Expired: Remove anything you don't use - Expired: Remove anything you don't use

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## Sign-in & security ## Sign-in & security
#### Where you're signed in #### Where you're signed in
Check where you've signed in from and sign out of any unnecessecary/unused sessions. Check where you've signed in from and sign out of any unnecessary/unused sessions.
#### Devices that remember your password #### Devices that remember your password
Remove any device you don't use. Remove any device you don't use.
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#### Two-step verification #### Two-step verification
- Turn on - Turn on
- Select Authenticator App. Never choose Phone Number (SMS) - Select Authenticator App. Never choose Phone Number (SMS)
- Don't use Microsoft Authenticator as instructed there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews). - Scan the QR code with the authenticator app and enter the 6 digit code > Continue
- Generate your recovery codes and save them
NOTE 1: Don't use Microsoft Authenticator as mentioned there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The recovery 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.
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- Can we show you personalized ads outside of LinkedIn?: No - Can we show you personalized ads outside of LinkedIn?: No
- Ad-related actions > - Ad-related actions >
- Can we use your information (that does not identify you) about actions you took on ads to let advertisers know aggregate information about how their ad performed?: No - Can we use your information (that does not identify you) about actions you took on ads to let advertisers know aggregate information about how their ad performed?: No

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- Auto Sign-in: Off - Auto Sign-in: Off
- Autofill for other apps: Off - Autofill for other apps: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Addresses and more #### Addresses and more
- Save and fill addresses: Off - Save and fill addresses: Off

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#### Passwords #### Passwords
- Offer to save passwords: Off - Offer to save passwords: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Payment info #### Payment info
- Save and fill payment info: Off - Save and fill payment info: Off

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## Safety & Privacy ## Safety & Privacy
#### Privacy
- Show up in search results: Off - Show up in search results: Off
- Personalize all of Reddit based on the outbound links you click on: Off - Personalize all of Reddit based on the outbound links you click on: Off
- Personalize ads based on information from our partners: Off - Personalize ads based on information from our partners: Off
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- Personalize recommendations based on your general location: Off - Personalize recommendations based on your general location: Off
- Personalize recommendations based on your activity with our partners: Off - Personalize recommendations based on your activity with our partners: Off
#### Advanced Security
- Use two-factor authentication > Scan the barcode using an authenticator app > Enter 6 digit code > Complete Setup > Click backup codes and save them > OK
NOTE 1: Don't use Google Authenticator or Authy as mentioned there. Instead use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
NOTE 2: The backup codes 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.
## Chat & Messaging ## Chat & Messaging

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## Account ## Account
- Create your PIN > Create a secure PIN (1234 or 0987 is not a secure pin. Create with atleast 6-8 numbers.) - Create your PIN > Create a secure PIN (1234 or 0987 is not a secure pin. Create with at least 6-8 numbers.)
- After PIN is created, Registration Lock: On - After PIN is created, Registration Lock: On
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#### Advanced #### Advanced
- Always relay calls: On (Might reduce call quality) - Always relay calls: On (Might reduce call quality)
## Verify safety number
Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Conversation settings > View safety number
Compare the numbers or scan the code. If you and the other person has the same numbers, the session is secure.
Tap Mark as verified.

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## Security and account access ## Security and account access
#### Security
- Two-factor authentication >
- Authenticator app > Start > Scan the barcode using an authenticator app > Enter 6 digit code > Verify > Save the backup code.
NOTE 1: Use a privacy respecting authenticator app. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/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.
- Password reset protect: On
#### Apps and sessions #### Apps and sessions
- Connected Apps > Remove anything you don't use - Connected Apps > Remove anything you don't use

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- Save passwords: Off - Save passwords: Off
- Auto Sign-in: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
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## Privacy and security ## Privacy and security
- Access payment methods: Off - Access payment methods: Off
- Always use secure conections: On - Always use secure connections: On
- Preload pages for faster browsing and searching: Off - Preload pages for faster browsing and searching: Off
- "Do Not Track": On - "Do Not Track": On
- Use secure DNS > Choose another provider > Quad9, NextDNS, Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://privacyguides.org/providers/dns/) - Use secure DNS > Choose another provider > Quad9, NextDNS, Cloudflare or select Custom and provide URL for other secure DNS from [this list](https://privacyguides.org/providers/dns/)

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#### Passwords #### Passwords
- Save Webpage Passwords: Off - Save Webpage Passwords: 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. NOTE: Never save passwords in browsers. Use a password manager instead. Check out [recommendations, alternatives & reviews](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings#recommendations-alternatives--reviews).
#### Cookies #### Cookies
- Third-Party Cookies: Block All - Third-Party Cookies: Block All

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#### Speech #### Speech
- Online speech recognition: Off - Online speech recognition: Off
#### Inking & typing presonalization #### Inking & typing personalization
- Getting to know you: Off - Getting to know you: Off
#### Diagnostics & feedback #### Diagnostics & feedback
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#### Activity history #### Activity history
- Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off - Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off
#### App permisions #### App permissions
- Review each permission 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.) - Review each permission 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.)
- App diagnostics > Change > Toggle off - App diagnostics > Change > Toggle off

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#### Activity history #### Activity history
- Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off - Send my activity history to Microsoft: Off
#### App permisions #### App permissions
- Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to location, camera, microphone, notifications etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.) - Review each permission and disable accordingly (choose which apps can have access to location, camera, microphone, notifications etc. If any app doesn't need something, turn it off.)
- App diagnostics > Toggle off both - App diagnostics > Toggle off both

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**Name** | **Version (If Applicable)** | **Last Updated** **Name** | **Version (If Applicable)** | **Last Updated**
--- | --- | --- --- | --- | ---
[Amazon](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md) | - | Sep 14, 2021 [Amazon](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Amazon.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Android 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-10.md) | 10 (Q) | Jan 10, 2022 [Android 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-10.md) | 10 (Q) | Jan 10, 2022
[Android 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) | 11 (R) | Jan 10, 2022 [Android 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-11.md) | 11 (R) | Jan 10, 2022
[Android 12](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) | 12 (S) | Jan 10, 2022 [Android 12](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Android-12.md) | 12 (S) | Jan 10, 2022
[Apple ID](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - | Jan 24, 2022 [Apple ID](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Apple-ID.md) | - | Jan 24, 2022
[Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.34.80 | Dec 31, 2021 [Brave Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave.md) | 1.34.81 | Dec 31, 2021
[Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.34.80 | Dec 11 , 2021 [Brave Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Brave-Mobile.md) | 1.34.81 | Dec 11 , 2021
[Bromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Bromite.md) | 96.0.4664.54 | Dec 09, 2021 [Bromite](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Bromite.md) | 96.0.4664.54 | Dec 09, 2021
[Discord](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | Aug 18, 2021 [Discord](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Discord.md) | - | Aug 18, 2021
[DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | Dec 16, 2021 [DuckDuckGo Search](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/DuckDuckGo-Search.md) | - | Dec 16, 2021
[Facebook](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | Dec 16, 2021 [Facebook](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Facebook.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 96.0.2 | Dec 11, 2021 [Firefox Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox.md) | 96.0.2 | Dec 11, 2021
[Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 96.2.0 | Dec 11, 2021 [Firefox Mobile/Fennec](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Mobile.md) | 96.2.0 | Dec 11, 2021
[Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 96.2.0 | Jan 07, 2022 [Firefox Focus](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Firefox-Focus.md) | 96.2.0 | Jan 07, 2022
[Gboard](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 11.3.02.410497392 | Dec 09, 2021 [Gboard](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Gboard.md) (Google Keyboard) | 11.3.02.410497392 | Dec 09, 2021
[Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | Aug 04, 2021 [Google Account](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Account.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 97.0.4692.71 | Dec 11, 2021 [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome.md) | 97.0.4692.99 | Dec 11, 2021
[Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 97.0.4692.87 | Dec 11, 2021 [Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Google-Chrome-Mobile.md) | 97.0.4692.98 | Dec 11, 2021
[Instagram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - | Jul 08, 2021 [Instagram](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Instagram.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[LinkedIn](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - | Jan 24, 2022 [LinkedIn](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/LinkedIn.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 97.0.1072.62 | Dec 31, 2021 [Microsoft Edge Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge.md) | 97.0.1072.69 | Dec 31, 2021
[Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 97.0.1072.62 | Nov 24, 2021 [Microsoft Edge Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Microsoft-Edge-Mobile.md) | 97.0.1072.69 | Nov 24, 2021
[Reddit](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - | Dec 14, 2021 [Reddit](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Reddit.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Signal](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - | Jul 28, 2021 [Signal](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Signal.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Spotify](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Spotify.md) | - | Dec 16, 2021 [Spotify](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Spotify.md) | - | Dec 16, 2021
[Twitter](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - | Oct 13, 2021 [Twitter](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Twitter.md) | - | Jan 25, 2022
[Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 5.0.2497.38 | Dec 11, 2021 [Vivaldi Desktop](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi.md) | 5.0.2497.48 | Dec 11, 2021
[Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 5.0.2498.36 | Dec 09, 2021 [Vivaldi Mobile](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Vivaldi-Mobile.md) | 5.0.2498.36 | Dec 09, 2021
[Windows 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1469) | Jan 10, 2022 [Windows 10](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-10.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1469) | Jan 10, 2022
[Windows 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 22000.376) | Jan 10, 2022 [Windows 11](https://github.com/the-weird-aquarian/privacy-settings/blob/main/Privacy%20Settings/Windows-11.md) | 21H2 (OS Build 22000.376) | Jan 10, 2022
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## Privacy Best Practices ## Privacy Best Practices
The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy: The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy:
- Use strong passwords (preferably atleast 10 characters containing alphabets, numbers and special characters). - Use strong passwords (preferably at least 10 characters containing alphabets, numbers and special characters).
- Don't reuse passwords. - Don't reuse passwords.
- Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords. - Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords.
- Follow the privacy settings mentioned here. - Follow the privacy settings mentioned here.