Protect Your Privacy
07 Oct 2019
• 1 min read
Privacy Online
the “not so” free internet
Most “free” Internet services subzidize their costs by treating you as the product. The service may not cost you actual currency, however you are still paying. Your personal information is being collected and sold to data brokers. Targeted advertising is only a part of what your information is being used for.
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Online Transactions
Privacy.com
Use privacy.com to create virtual credit cards for use with online shopping. Each card can be configured to keep your financial information safe from prying eyes. Using privacy.com allows you to control how the cards are used. If a card is compromised, just disable it and create a new one.
- Spending limit per card
- Single Use cards
- Merchant locked cards
VPNs
Online Service Alternatives that are privacy focused
| Service | Private Alternative |
|---|---|
| Google Search | Duck Duck Go |
| Chrome Web Browser | Brave |
| Email & Calendar | Proton Mail |
| Social Media | Mastadon |