Protect Your Privacy

This website offers useful guidance for individuals and organisations to help them protect their devices and privacy.

"Our mission is to show the world that protecting privacy is simple. For over a decade, we've created new technology and worked with policymakers to make online privacy simple and accessible for all." Source: DuckDuckGo.

Useful article published in the Official DuckDuckGo Blog.

“We work to roll back the surveillance state and protect the rights of everyone in the UK to be free from unfair intrusion.” Silkie Carlo, Director of Big Brother Watch.

"Founded in 2005, Open Rights Group (ORG) is a UK-based digital campaigning organisation working to protect our rights to privacy and free speech online."

Source: Open Rights Group.

If your organisation which sell into the EU could it unwittingly find itself in breach of legal regulations as a result of using Google Analytics?

"The Hacker News (THN) stands as a top and reliable source for the latest updates in cybersecurity. As an independent outlet, we offer balanced and thorough insights into the cybersecurity sector, trusted by professionals and enthusiasts alike." Source: The Hacker News.

Quote: "Our newsletter doesn't track you, but about 85% of other emails do! Get a @ duck dot com forwarding address to remove trackers and protect your email address". Source: DuckDuckGo.

Get a @ duck dot com forwarding address to remove trackers and protect your email address.

The security and privacy settings of the Web Browser you use can usually be tightened to improve the protection of your Personal Data, your Hosting Account and your Website.

Whatever web browser you use you have a choice of a wide range of search engines.

We like DuckDuckGo because of its privacy settings.

The security and privacy settings of the Email Client you use can usually be tightened to improve the protection of your Personal Data, your Hosting Account and your Website.

Protecting the privacy of your website's visitors should be high on your list of concerns as a website administrator.

This uk.pcmag.com website considers the pros and cons.

A February 2023 DuckDuckGo Newsletter included this useful link covering how to change your mind about permissions you've already given to mobile device apps and websites.

In other words, keep your movements private!

Useful link from the DuckDuckGo Newsletter (16 Feb 2023).

This link is for a CNET.COM article published in 2023 which states:

"Streaming devices are great gifts, but those from Apple, Amazon, Roku and Google use tools that can track your activity. We show you how to make them stop."

"Alt-Tech. The Internet Privacy Guy. Public interest hacker and technologist."

Quote: "Duck Player is a free YouTube player available in the DuckDuckGo browser for Mac and Windows that lets you watch videos on YouTube without privacy-invading ads and keeps what you watch from impacting your recommendations.‌‌"

Source: DuckDuckGo.

Anonymously access popular AI chatbots when you use the DuckDuckGo search engine.

Learn more about using DuckDuckGo AI Chat.

Compare DuckDuckGo with other browsers and extensions.

Enhanced Tracking Protection in Firefox for Desktop.

Trackers and scripts blocked by Firefox when Enhanced Tracking Protection is enabled.

Check out Smart Block for enhanced tracking protection in Firefox.

If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details – stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank.

Stop Scams UK is a membership organisation of responsible businesses.

It aims to facilitate collaboration between firms in those sectors most affected by scams: banking, technology and telecoms.

It is the organisation behind the Call 159 initiative.

In April 2025 the BBC reported that QR code scams had increased 14 fold in just 5 years.

"The Electronic Frontier Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world." Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation.

"Giving you the knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead of scams."

"If you suspect someone has got hold of information about you which they’re using to pose as you, act quickly to protect your identity and ensure you’re not liable for any financial losses."

Report Fraud, previously called Action Fraud, "is the place to tell the police about cyber crime and fraud. The service is run by the City of London Police. The City of London Police is the national policing lead for economic crime and works in partnership with policing and other law enforcement agencies."