Internet Privacy allows you to be in control of who views your information online. Privacy is quite a broad term so here are a few key bits of information on what privacy can mean.
Personal:
Your name, surname, address, location, contact information and so on.
Financial:
Information about your money and spending habits.
Example: If you use a bank card in a shop, that will be recorded as a purchase and will inform advertisements you see on social media.
Communications:
Instant messages (WhatsApp, Discord), voice calls, emails, texts and even talking – are covered by privacy policies but are different from app to app.
Example: Messages you write on WhatsApp can be used to sell you products as part of their privacy policy.
Preferences:
What you typically buy, things you like to do, what you watch on Netflix.
Example: If you watch a movie on Netflix, you may see an ad for a similar movie or product on your social media feed afterwards.
Privacy is an ever-changing topic. The best thing you can do is follow our guides to make sure your information is secure.