Privacy Settings

This guide collects privacy settings for major software and services, with sections for browsers, operating systems, social platforms, and other apps.

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About Privacy Settings

Privacy Settings is an open source guide that collects privacy settings for major software and services. It includes sections for browsers, operating systems such as Android, Windows and macOS, social platforms, messaging apps, search, email and other tools, plus uBlock Origin extension settings.

Following the guides can reduce data collection and tracking but does not ensure complete privacy, and some collection may remain. Guides are updated only when there are significant changes.

Key features

  • Step-by-step privacy settings for Android 11 through Android 17
  • Privacy settings for Windows 10, Windows 11, and macOS Sequoia
  • Browser guides for Firefox, Brave, Chrome, Edge, Vivaldi, and Cromite
  • Account and app guides for Google, Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and Zoom
  • Messaging and social guides for Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, and Reddit
  • uBlock Origin setup instructions for Chrome-based browsers, Firefox, and Edge
Best for: People who must keep using mainstream software and services and want to limit data collection through settings.
Good for
  • Covers browsers, operating systems, social platforms, and other apps in one place
  • Open source with public changelog and contribution guidance
  • Includes privacy best practices and links to alternatives and additional guides
Watch out for
  • Applying the settings does not ensure complete privacy
  • Guides are updated only when changes are significant, not with every version

Privacy Settings at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
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Platforms
Android
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Privacy Settings FAQ

Will following these settings ensure complete privacy?
No. The settings can minimize data collection and tracking, but absolute privacy is difficult to achieve and some collection may remain.
Why are services like Facebook, Google, and Zoom included in a privacy guide?
Because use of those services may be necessary for work or business. The aim is to reduce collection when they are used, while encouraging privacy-respecting alternatives when possible.
When are settings updated for new software versions?
Settings are updated only if there are significant changes, not with every version. Changes are listed in the changelog.
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