1. Delete or Deactivate Old Accounts

· Many of us have old social media, shopping, or forum accounts lying dormant.

· Start by listing all accounts linked to your email or phone number.

· Delete or deactivate accounts you no longer use.

· Popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Google have dedicated account deletion options.

💡 Tip: Some services may take up to 90 days to fully erase your data.

2. Remove Personal Information from search Engines

· search your name on Google, Bing, and other search engines to see what personal info appears.

· You can request Google to remove outdated or sensitive content via its removal tool.

· Contact website administrators to delete posts or profiles that contain your personal data.

3. Clear Browsing history and Cookies

· Browsers track your activity using cookies, cached files, and search history.

· Regularly clear browsing data on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.

· Use private browsing modes (Incognito Mode) to reduce future tracking.

💡 Pro Tip: Consider using privacy-focused browsers like Brave or DuckDuckGo.

4. Opt-Out of Data Collection Services

· Companies collect your info for ads and marketing purposes.

· Visit websites like data brokers (Whitepages, Spokeo, PeopleFinder) to request removal.

· Adjust ad personalization settings on google, Facebook, and other platforms to limit tracking.

5. Strengthen Online Security

· Use strong, unique passwords for every account and enable two-factor authentication (2FA).

· review app permissions on your mobile devices and social media accounts.

· Consider using a VPN to mask your IP address and browsing activity.

Final Takeaway

Erasing your wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital footprint is a gradual but empowering process.

· Start with old accounts, search results, and browsing data.

· Combine it with strong online security practices and data opt-outs to stay private.

· Remember, even small steps make a big difference in regaining control over your wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital presence.

💡 Pro Tip: Regularly audit your wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital footprint every few months to stay ahead of unwanted data exposure.

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

01/11/2025 08:36 AM