Digital Privacy

Keep your data private, and stopping big tech and media from profiting and weaponizing it.

What They Know About You — And Why You Should Care #

What Tracking Data Reveals #

Apps and websites can track:

• Sites you visit, and how long you stay.
• What you click, scroll, or ignore.
• Where you are, where you go, and when you sleep.
• What you search for (health, emotions, desires).
• What products you look at — even if you don’t buy.

They combine this to create a digital profile that can be more personal than your medical or financial records.

How It’s Used Against You #

Emotion-Based Targeting #

• If you’re lonely, you might see ads for dating sites, gambling apps, or emotional self-help products.
• If you’re searching for health symptoms, you may see ads for unregulated supplements or services.
• If you’re stressed about money, you might be shown payday loans or “get rich quick” schemes.

Political and Opinion Influence #

• Based on your views or activity, you may only see headlines or posts that confirm your beliefs.
• This limits your perspective and makes it easier to manipulate your decisions.

Filter Bubbles and Manipulation #

• You don’t see the same internet as someone else — you’re fed a version tailored to keep you hooked, emotional, and buying.

Why Blocking Ads and Trackers Matters #

• Cuts off the money supply to surveillance-based companies.
• Protects your emotional and personal space from being exploited.
• Gives you back control over what influences your choices.

Privacy isn’t about hiding. It’s about having a say in who gets to reach you, when, and how.

Easy Ad Blocking & Privacy Guide (Android & iPhone) #

Step-by-Step Ad Blocking Instructions #

For Android Users #

1. Use the Brave Browser (Easy) #

• Open the Google Play Store.
• Search for Brave Browser and install it.
• Open Brave and start browsing — ads and trackers are blocked by default.

2. Change Your DNS Settings (System-wide Blocking) #

• Open Settings > Network & Internet > Private DNS.
• Tap "Private DNS provider hostname".
• Enter: dns.adguard.com
• Tap Save.

This blocks many ads across browsers and apps without extra software.

3. Install AdGuard App (Stronger Blocking) #

• Visit https://adguard.com using your browser (not Play Store).
• Download the AdGuard for Android app.
• Install it (you may need to allow "unknown sources" once).
• Open the app and follow the instructions.

This blocks ads system-wide, including in games and streaming apps.

For iPhone (iOS) Users #

1. Use the Brave Browser #

• Open the App Store.
• Search for Brave Browser and install.
• Use Brave instead of Safari or Chrome — it blocks ads and tracking by default.

2. Use a Safari Content Blocker #

• Download 1Blocker, AdGuard, or Wipr from the App Store.
• Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions (or Content Blockers).
• Turn on the blocker you installed.

Ads are now blocked when browsing with Safari.

3. Optional: Use AdGuard DNS for Wi-Fi #

• Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
• Tap the “i” next to your connected network.
• Tap Configure DNS > Manual.
• Remove existing DNS and add:
  • 94.140.14.14
  • 94.140.15.15
• Tap Save.

How These Tools Help #

What DNS Blocking Does #

• DNS translates website names (like news.com) into addresses.
• Ad-blocking DNS services simply block connections to known ad or tracking servers.
• This quietly removes ads before they even load.

Why Brave Browser Works #

• Blocks ads, trackers, and data-collection scripts before your page loads.
• Stops third parties from profiling your behavior or targeting you based on it.
• Results in faster loading times, fewer distractions, and better privacy.