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Guide to privacy settings for most major softwares and services.

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Privacy Settings

Privacy settings for:

NOTE: First 4 extensions are also available for Firefox Mobile and Fennec (F-droid version of firefox mobile) users in the Add-ons.

Setting up the above mentioned extensions:

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.
Keep apps and operating system updated.
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.

For better privacy respecting alternatives, unbiased reviews and more information, check out:

Any contribution to the project would be much appreciated.