privacy-settings/README.md

Privacy Settings

Privacy settings for:

Name	Version (If Applicable)	Last Updated
Amazon	-	Sep 14, 2021
Android	Upto Android 11	Aug 01, 2021
Brave Desktop	1.32.106	Nov 24, 2021
Brave Mobile	1.32.106	Nov 24, 2021
Bromite	95.0.4638.79	Nov 24, 2021
Discord	-	Aug 18, 2021
Facebook	-	Aug 01, 2021
Firefox Desktop	94.0.2	Sep 14, 2021
Firefox Mobile/Fennec	94.1.2	Nov 24, 2021
Firefox Focus	94.1.2	Nov 24, 2021
Gboard (Google Keyboard)	11.1.04.397969183	Nov 25, 2021
Google Account	-	Aug 04, 2021
Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop	96.0.4664.45	Oct 13, 2021
Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Mobile	96.0.4664.45	Nov 24, 2021
Instagram	-	Jul 08, 2021
Microsoft Edge Desktop	96.0.1054.34	Nov 24, 2021
Microsoft Edge Mobile	96.0.1054.36	Nov 24, 2021
Signal	-	Jul 28, 2021
Twitter	-	Oct 13, 2021
Vivaldi Desktop	4.3.2439.65	Nov 24, 2021
Vivaldi Mobile	4.3.2439.72	Nov 24, 2021
Windows 10	10.0.19044	Jul 28, 2021

Recommended Extensions

• ClearURLs: Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
• Decentraleyes: Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
• HTTPS Everywhere: Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
• Privacy Badger: Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers, Firefox, Microsoft Edge
• uBlock Origin: Google Chrome/Chromium based browsers, Firefox, Microsoft Edge

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

Extension Settings

Setting up the above mentioned extensions:

• Clear URLs
• Decentraleyes
• HTTPS Everywhere
• Privacy Badger
• uBlock Origin

Privacy Best Practices

The TL;DR version of best practices for digital privacy:

• Follow the privacy settings mentioned here.
• Use strong passwords (preferably atleast 10 characters containing alphabets, numbers and special characters).
• Don't reuse passwords.
• Use a password manager to generate and store strong, unique passwords.
• Use better privacy respecting alternatives for search engines, emails, browsers etc.
• Use multifactor authentication.
• 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.

Additional Resources

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

• Privacy Guides: Main Site, Blog
• Techlore: Main Site, Resources, GitHub, YouTube
• RestorePrivacy
• The New Oil
• EFF
• Mozilla: Privacy & Security, Deep Dives, Mozilla Explains, Videos
• PRISM Break
• ThinkPrivacy

Contributing

Any contribution to the project would be much appreciated.