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Privacy

Every individual should be able to uphold their right to privacy online, including but not limited to protection of personal data and respect for confidentiality. Personal data should only be processed or transferred to third parties with your informed consent with the clear and concise choice to opt out.

Terms of Service​

I have read and agree to the terms & conditions - One of the biggest, if not the biggest lie you'll tell yourself throughout your lifetime on the internet. Terms of service are often too long to read, but it's important to understand what's in them. Your rights online depend on them.

Terms of Service; Didn't Read

ToS;DR is a project launched in 2012 to address a common issue: users rarely read online Terms of Service (ToS) agreements. This initiative aims to improve user awareness of these agreements.

Terms you agreed to

Search Engines​

Many popular search engines collect user data to personalize advertisements. This can limit your exposure to diverse viewpoints and potentially create confirmation bias. Privacy-focused search engines offer an alternative, prioritizing user privacy and delivering uncensored, informative search results.

Searx

Searx is a free and open-source metasearch engine that uses the GNU Affero General Public License version 3 to protect its users' privacy. To that end, Searx does not share users' IP addresses or search history with the search engines that provide results. Search engine tracking cookies are blocked, preventing user-profiling-based results modification.

Any user may run their own instance of Searx to maximise privacy, avoid congestion on public instances, preserve customised settings even if browser cookies are cleared, allow auditing of the source code being run, and so on.

Explore publicly hosted Searx instances

Ad-blocking​

Don't pretend that you love to see advertisements.

Private DNS

Starting with android 9, you have the option of enabling seamless ad-block system wide. This is achieved using DNS over TLS with the help of private DNS providers.

To enable ad-blocking through private DNS:

  • Go to Settings > Network and Internet > Advanced > Private DNS
  • Select the field for entering private DNS provider
  • To use AdGuard's resolver, copy and paste the following server address
dns.adguard.com
  • Save your settings and continue browsing

Adguard's DNS doesn't work for me, are there other alternatives?

Yes. There are several other DNS providers that offer ad-blocking. Look for the DNS-over-TLS sections for each provider in the link provided below. Adguard regularly updates a list of known DNS providers. tls:// should be removed from the entries before using them on your Android device.

Find more DNS providers


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Advertisements shown inside major social media apps are an exception to this feature since they do not fall under consistent host names required for enforcing ad-blocking

Password manager​

Password managers securely store and manage online login credentials. These applications encrypt passwords in a central vault, accessible only with a master password. They also often generate strong, unique passwords to prevent brute-force attacks and eliminate the burden of remembering numerous credentials.

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While many browsers offer built-in password managers and login saving, these features may not be ideal for optimal security. Standalone password managers often provide stronger encryption, multi-device access, and additional security features not found in browsers.

Stateless generator​

Password generator that does not store any database files online or create one locally. learn more here

LessPass

Stop wasting your time synchronizing your encrypted vault. Remember one master password to access your passwords, anywhere, anytime, from any device. No sync needed.

Forgot your password?

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This is an excellent choice for handling internet banking. You are only reliant on your master password in combination with a 'site name' & 'login name' which in turn outputs a highly secure password which is unique to that exact combination.

Built-in cloud integration​

Password databases are encrypted but hosted on the provider's servers

Bitwarden

Drive collaboration, boost productivity, and experience the power of open source with Bitwarden, the easiest way to secure all your passwords and sensitive information.

Remember password for this site

Manual cloud integration​

Setup cloud syncing with a service of your choice or host database files locally

Two-factor authentication​

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts. It requires a second code, in addition to your password, to log in. This code can be:

  • A 6-digit one-time password (OTP) sent to your registered phone number.
  • Generated periodically on your mobile device using a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) authenticator app.

Backup codes are usually provided as a recovery method in case you lose access to your preferred 2FA methods.

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Disabling 2FA on private messaging services and social media platforms significantly weakens your account security. This increases the risk of unauthorized access, impersonation, and exposure of private information. For optimal protection, enabling 2FA is highly recommended.

TOTP applications​

Aegis Authenticator

Aegis Authenticator, a free, open-source Android app, offers robust 2FA with encrypted storage for tokens and backups, prioritizing user control and security.

Level Up Your Account Security

Temporary email services​

Use a disposable email address instead of your work or personal account when unsure about signing up on a new service. An added benefit of using throaway email addresses is that you avoid ending up in random news mail letter subscriptions & other such annoyances.

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