Understanding the Need for Online Privacy

• Websites, advertisers, and technology companies constantly gather information about users.
• They track websites, predict interests, and record online activities.
• 1- Block Trackers
• To protect privacy, use a web browser that blocks invisible trackers and ads.
• Use privacy-focused browsers like Firefox, Molvad, and Brave.
• Install browser extensions like Ghostry and Privacy Badger to block trackers within Chrome.
• 2- Protect Mobile Apps
• Trackers can be embedded in mobile applications, collecting data about activities.
• Turn off personalized ads through Google My Ad Center and delete your device's advertising ID.
• Use apps like DuckDuckGo or Tracker Control to block cross-app trackers.
• 3- Use a VPN
• VPNs can help prevent internet service providers from knowing your web traffic.
• Choose a trustworthy VPN, like Molvad, that accepts cash payments via mail.
• 4- Choose Privacy-Friendly Services
• Choose services that don't intentionally collect information or use full encryption to protect communications.
• Avoid big tech companies whenever possible.
• 5- Be Mindful of Sharing
• Avoid posting personal information, location details, or anything that could identify you or others on social media.
• 6- Use One-Time Accounts and Masked Identities
• Use one-time accounts or masked identities for specific purposes.
• Use tools like Apple's Hide Your Email and Firefox Relay to create temporary or anonymous email addresses.
• 7- Balance Privacy and Convenience
• The level of anonymity needed depends on your specific situation and how paranoid you are about your privacy.