what does the net know about you?
There are a number of services that educate people about tracking and data collection.
https://myactivity.google.com/myactivity
Did you know google was tracking everything you do in chrome, your android phone and youtube in one handy place? You do now.
https://www.google.com/maps/timeline
It’s no secret that google tracks all of your movements by GPS. This is where you can review that data, you may also delete it and configure automatic deleting.
This website collects leaks and data dumps from around the internet and dark web hacking scene. They created a searchable database that allows you to see if any of your accounts have been compromised.
https://coveryourtracks.eff.org/
This page allows you to to test your device/browser for its fingerprint. Browser fingerprinting is a technique advertisers and tracking pixels have adopted to circumvent tracking protection plugins and browsers.
https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/?entry_product=ad_settings_screen
You can see some of your facebook data by checking your ad settings. I can’t because I deleted mine a decade ago because Zuck’s awkward hand placement and static tilted head posture remind me of a bearded dragon.
https://twitter.com/settings/your_twitter_data
Now that you can be prosecuted by repressive governments (like the UK’s) over tweets, Jack has helpfully created a link to dump all the incriminating evidence the prosecution needs. Great platform!
Perhaps you’re concerned about spicy tweets having browsed the data dump. This utility will wipe your tweets. I use it every new year, along with a failed resolution to stop being rude to people online.
This website has instructions to remove your account for thousands of sites on the internet.
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