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Guide to privacy settings for most major softwares and services.
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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 |
| - | 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 | Aug 01, 2021 |
| Google Account | - | Aug 04, 2021 |
| Google Chrome/Ungoogled Chromium Desktop | 96.0.4664.45 | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Google Chrome Mobile | 96.0.4664.45 | Nov 24, 2021 |
| - | 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 |
| - | 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:
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.