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Privacy Settings

Privacy

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User-configurable controls for data collection and disclosure.

Definition

Privacy settings expose controls for permissions, telemetry, identifiers, cookie behavior, and sharing, impacting linkability and data minimization.

In plain English User-configurable controls for data collection and disclosure.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Default settings often favor collection; informed configuration reduces exposure and supports user consent.

Example

Example: Disabling cross-site tracking, restricting background location, and resetting identifiers.

Apps Using Privacy Settings

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Google Drive logo

Google Drive

Privacy Score: 40

Google Drive offers a privacy-conscious alternative in this category, with a stronger focus on da...

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Google Photos logo

Google Photos

Privacy Score: 40

Google Photos offers a privacy-conscious alternative in this category, with a stronger focus on d...

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Firefox logo

Firefox

Privacy Score: 72

Firefox offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on dat...

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Android logo

Android

Privacy Score: 40

Android offers a privacy-conscious alternative in this category, with a stronger focus on data pr...

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Mastodon logo

Mastodon

Privacy Score: 86

Mastodon offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the social space, with a stronger focus on dat...

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Google Chrome logo

Google Chrome

Privacy Score: 40

Chrome is a Chromium-based browser that enables Google services (sign-in/sync/security features) ...

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