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A person uses a smartphone, with a red warning symbol and exclamation mark above the screen. Next to the image, a blue box reads: "Why Every Phone Number You've Ever Given Out Still Exists Somewhere Online.

Why Every Phone Number You’ve Ever Given Out Still Exists Somewhere Online

Think back to the first time you shared your telephone number online. Maybe it was for a rewards program, a

September 26, 2025
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OfficialUSA Opt Out Guide To Protect Your Personal Information

This OfficialUSA opt out guide will help you protect your personal details so they don’t fall into the wrong hands.

September 23, 2025
A person holds a smartphone and a credit card, with a digital lock icon overlay. Text on the left reads, "What Online Payment Tools Reveal About Your Location History." The InternetPrivacy.com logo is at the bottom.

What Online Payment Tools Reveal About Your Location History

Every time you make an online payment, you create more than just a receipt. Online payment tools like PayPal, Venmo,

September 23, 2025
A graphic shows a search bar surrounded by Browser Tools icons representing privacy and security, with a caption: "When 'free' browser tools monetize your search habits." InternetPrivacy.com logo is in the bottom left corner.

When “Free” Browser Tools Monetize Your Search Habits

Free browser tools are everywhere. From Chrome extensions to audit tools built into modern web browsers, they promise faster searches,

September 17, 2025
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How To Opt Out of TruthFinder

Wondering how to opt out of TruthFinder? Learn everything you need to know about the process in our comprehensive guide

September 12, 2025
An illustration of a person holding magnifying glasses, researching images of various people, with the text: "Where people go to research you before a first meeting." Internet Privacy logo is shown below.

Where People Go to Research You Before a First Meeting

Before a first meeting—whether for business, dating, or networking—people often look you up online. This research is fast, simple, and

September 8, 2025
A hand holding a smartphone displaying two buttons: "Accept All" and "Reject All," with a text overlay stating, "Where your data goes after you click 'Accept All'.

Where Your Data Goes After You Click “Accept All”

Every time you click “Accept All” on a website, you share more than you might realize. That single action lets

September 1, 2025
A large blue "Add friend" key on a keyboard with small white figures holding hands in a circle, alongside text: "How People You May Know features are sharing more than you think.

How ‘People You May Know’ Features Are Sharing More Than You Think

You’re scrolling through your Facebook app or LinkedIn feed when a face appears in the “People You May Know” box.

August 27, 2025
A glowing digital map with blue location pins spotlights a large blue box reading: "Why Location Settings No Longer Guarantee Privacy." The InternetPrivacy.com logo is featured at the bottom left.

Why Location Settings No Longer Guarantee Privacy

Imagine unlocking your mobile device and seeing a detailed record of every place you’ve visited—restaurants, grocery stores, and even brief

August 22, 2025
Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone scanning a QR code, with text reading "How QR Code Scanners Collect Data Without User Consent." Blue shield and flying paper planes are in the background, highlighting concerns around QR Code Scanners and privacy.

How QR Code Scanners Collect Data Without User Consent

QR codes have become part of everyday life. From menus to event tickets, scanning feels quick and harmless. But what

August 18, 2025
A 3D graphic of a web browser window with a blue puzzle piece icon, next to the text: "When browser extensions capture more than just your browsing history." InternetPrivacy.com logo at the bottom left.

When Browser Extensions Capture More Than Your Browsing History

Browser extensions can make everyday web tasks easier by blocking ads, saving passwords, storing images, and syncing settings between devices,

August 11, 2025
An illustration shows a hand exchanging money over a laptop, with stacks of colored cubes displaying people’s faces and folders. A blue box reads, “Where Data Brokers Are Selling Personal Search Histories.”.

Where Data Brokers Are Selling Personal Search Histories

Every search you make, every link you click, and every form you fill out online leaves a trail. Data brokers

August 5, 2025
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