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[Job Openings :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](about/jobs.md)
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## Contact Us
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## :material-email-edit: Contact Us
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If you need an alternative secure channel, please request one via any contact method including social media, and we will work with you to establish one. Please do not share any sensitive information with us before we have established an appropriately secure discussion channel.
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## Executive Committee
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## :material-account-tie: Executive Committee
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The project executive committee consists of five volunteers charged with management of the [MAGIC Privacy Guides Fund](https://magicgrants.org/funds/privacy_guides), making most critical project-related decisions.
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## Staff
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## :material-account-edit: Staff
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Our staff are paid to contribute to supplemental content at Privacy Guides, like [video production](https://www.youtube.com/@privacyguides), [news articles and tutorials](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles), and our discussion communities and social media. Most are available and paid on a full-time basis to assist the organization.
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## In The Media
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## :material-check-decagram: Social Media
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We have a general policy of avoiding links to centralized social media profiles and other websites outside our control. This means that in places like our website footer and other areas, we only link to platforms we fully control, such as our Mastodon and PeerTube accounts or Matrix channels.
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However, Privacy Guides *does* have social media accounts on a wide variety of platforms, in the hope of reaching new users who aren't yet familiar with our content. We try to make this a "one-way street" where those accounts link to privacyguides.org, and not the other way around. However, this creates some confusion about which accounts are actually run by the Privacy Guides team. For reference, we will list all of our accounts here:
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<div class="grid cards" markdown>
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- [:simple-discourse: **Forum**](https://discuss.privacyguides.net)
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- [:simple-matrix: **Matrix Space**](https://matrix.to/#/#privacyguides:matrix.org)
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- [:simple-mastodon: **Mastodon**](https://mastodon.neat.computer/@privacyguides)
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- [:simple-peertube: **PeerTube**](https://neat.tube/c/privacyguides)
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- [:simple-bluesky: Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/privacyguides.org)
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- [:simple-codeberg: Codeberg](https://codeberg.org/privacyguides)
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- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/privacyguides)
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- [:simple-gitlab: GitLab](https://gitlab.com/privacyguides)
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- [:fontawesome-brands-linkedin: LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/privacyguides)
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- [:simple-reddit: Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/PrivacyGuides)
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- [:simple-x: X (Twitter)](https://x.com/privacy_guides)
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- [:simple-youtube: YouTube](https://youtube.com/@privacyguides)
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</div>
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To reiterate, this is not an endorsement of any platform, and we generally discourage following us on most social media platforms.
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## :material-newspaper: In The Media
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> To find [privacy-focused alternative] apps, check out sites like Good Reports and **Privacy Guides**, which list privacy-focused apps in a variety of categories, notably including email providers (usually on paid plans) that aren’t run by the big tech companies.
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Also featured on: [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/02/is-firefox-ok), [Wirecutter](https://nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/practical-guide-to-securing-windows-pc) [[2](https://nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/practical-guide-to-securing-your-mac)], [NPO Radio 1](https://nporadio1.nl/nieuws/binnenland/8eaff3a2-8b29-4f63-9b74-36d2b28b1fe1/ooit-online-eens-wat-doms-geplaatst-ga-jezelf-eens-googlen-en-kijk-dan-wat-je-tegenkomt), [Wired](https://wired.com/story/firefox-mozilla-2022), [Fast Company](https://fastcompany.com/91167564/mozilla-wants-you-to-love-firefox-again) and [404 Media](https://404media.co/privacy-service-optery-faces-backlash-after-plan-to-send-openai-user-data).
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## History
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## :material-history: History
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Privacy Guides was launched in September 2021 as a continuation of the [defunct](about/privacytools.md) "PrivacyTools" open-source educational project. We recognized the importance of independent, criteria-focused product recommendations and general knowledge in the privacy space, which is why we needed to preserve the work that had been created by so many contributors since 2015 and make sure that information had a stable home on the web indefinitely.
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In 2023, we launched international translations of our website in [French](https://www.privacyguides.org/fr), [Hebrew](https://www.privacyguides.org/he), [Dutch](https://www.privacyguides.org/nl), and more languages, made possible by our excellent translation team on [Crowdin](https://crowdin.com/project/privacyguides). We plan to continue carrying forward our mission of outreach and education, and finding ways to more clearly highlight the dangers of a lack of privacy awareness in the modern digital age, and the prevalence and harms of security breaches across the technology industry.
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## Site License
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## :material-license: Site License
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description: The charitable mission of Privacy Guides relies on contributions from visitors like yourself. Anything you can do to support the project is hugely appreciated.
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Donate to Privacy Guides and support our mission to defend digital rights and spread the word about mass surveillance programs and other daily privacy invasions. You can help Privacy Guides researchers, activists, and maintainers create informative content, host private digital services, and protect privacy rights at a time when the world needs it most.
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Support our mission to defend digital rights and spread the word about mass surveillance programs and other daily privacy invasions. You can help Privacy Guides researchers, activists, and maintainers create informative content, host private digital services, and protect privacy rights at a time when the world needs it most.
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Privacy Guides has been a nonstop effort for over 5 years to stay up to date with the world of cybersecurity and privacy, and to promote the benefits of privacy overall. This is a **non-profit, community-driven** project that would not be possible without the generous support of all our [contributors](contributors.md).
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[:material-heart:{ .pg-red } Become a Member](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides/membership){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
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[:material-hand-coin: Make a Donation](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides/donate/privacyguides){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
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## Donate
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<small markdown>
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MAGIC Grants is our fiscal host, and their custom, open-source donation platform allows you to donate to our project with **Monero**, **Bitcoin**, or **debit/credit card**.
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MAGIC Grants is our fiscal host, and their custom, open-source donation platform allows you to donate to our project with **Monero**, **Litecoin (MWEB)**, **Bitcoin**, or **debit/credit card**. You can also donate using [:simple-github: GitHub Sponsors](https://github.com/sponsors/privacyguides).
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[:material-heart:{ .pg-red } Donate](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
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[Sponsor on GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/privacyguides){ class="md-button" }
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</small>
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Donating with Monero will maximize your donation by lowering our transaction fees while simultaneously [preserving your privacy](../cryptocurrency.md), win-win! You can also donate to us via GitHub Sponsors if you prefer, or if you would like to publicize your support. GitHub does not charge us any fees if you donate as an individual, but may charge us fees if you donate with a GitHub organization, if this is a concern for you.
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## Foundations & Organizations
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## How We Use Donations
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=== "Current Supporters"
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Privacy Guides is a **non-profit** project. Your donation will go to a [dedicated fund](https://magicgrants.org/funds/privacy_guides) within [MAGIC Grants](https://magicgrants.org), a 501(c)(3) organization and our fiscal host. The funds will **only** be used for this project specifically.
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Thank you to these organizations who significantly support Privacy Guides. (1)
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1. Please contact <info@magicgrants.org> to inquire about giving. Privacy Guides reserves the right to rescind the membership of those who are unaligned with our mission or organization at any time. Organizational members have no ability to influence what content is recommended on the Privacy Guides website. Learn more about our [donation acceptance policy](donation-acceptance-policy.md).
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<div class="mdx-specialthanks" markdown>
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[![Power Up Privacy]](https://powerupprivacy.com){ rel=nofollow target=_blank title="Power Up Privacy" }
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[![DeleteMe]](https://joindeleteme.com){ rel=nofollow target=_blank title="DeleteMe" }
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[Power Up Privacy]: ../assets/img/donors/power-up-privacy.webp
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[DeleteMe]: ../assets/img/donors/deleteme.webp
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</div>
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=== "Past Supporters"
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Thank you to these organizations who have substantially supported our project in the past.
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- [Safing](https://safing.io){ rel=nofollow target=_blank }: 2019 – 2021
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## Active Members
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Privacy Guides would not be possible without these individuals who generously donate on a monthly or yearly basis. (1)
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1. If you [become a member](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides/membership) and [link your donation](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/getting-your-member-flair-on-the-forum/25453) to your forum account, you're automatically added here with a link to your profile and avatar to show your support for Privacy Guides. If you don't make your membership public on the forum, you'll be a silent +1. You can change your visibility any time. This chart is updated upon each website release.
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<small markdown>
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This is a list of our **active** [members](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides/membership), plus donors on GitHub, who have chosen to make their donation public. Hundreds more have donated in the past or privately, and their support is hugely appreciated as well.
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</small>
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## Merchandise
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You can support us and share your passion for privacy by buying our merchandise from HelloTux.
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[Buy on HelloTux.com](https://hellotux.com/privacyguides){ class="md-button" }
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## Non-Financial Support
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It takes a lot of [people](contributors.md) and [work](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/pulse/monthly) to keep Privacy Guides up to date and spread the word about privacy and mass surveillance. If you're looking for other ways to help out, consider getting involved by [editing the site](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org), [joining our forum](https://discuss.privacyguides.net), or [contributing translations](https://crowdin.com/project/privacyguides).
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## FAQ
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### What is an organizational membership?
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Organizational membership to Privacy Guides is open to any company, private foundation, or organization that donates at least $5,000 per year. While Privacy Guides does not endorse private companies or their products, we're grateful for their contributions. Your donation may be tax-deductible, and we will provide you with a receipt.
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You can become an organizational member by reaching out to <info@magicgrants.org> for more information.
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### How are organizational members recognized?
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Organizational members that choose to be recognized publicly are included in our organizational members section (above), and occasionally at other opportunities where appropriate. Organizational member links include the `rel="nofollow"` attribute: We adopted this policy to screen out potential abuse of our program and site to raise the rank of third parties in search algorithms. Unfortunately, this is a growing problem for nonprofits. This was a complex decision since we know many of the sincere supporters behind these companies, but we decided that it was the best choice for us.
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Organizational members have no ability to influence what content is recommended on the Privacy Guides website. Learn more about our [donation acceptance policy](donation-acceptance-policy.md).
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### What is an active membership?
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Your monthly or yearly membership sustains Privacy Guides's services and public activism for privacy and cybersecurity year round. If you become a member, we will recognize your support here on our website, our community forum, and occasionally in other areas like our videos if you choose to make your membership publicly known.
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Our membership program is brand new, and we are still exploring other ways that we can share a token of our appreciation with you, while maintaining sustainable and ethical boundaries. Stay tuned!
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### How does Privacy Guides use donations?
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Privacy Guides has been a nonstop effort for over 5 years to stay up to date with the world of cybersecurity and privacy, and to promote the benefits of privacy overall. This is a **non-profit, community-driven** project that would not be possible without the generous support of all our [contributors](contributors.md), in addition to our regularly donating members above.
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Your donation go to a [dedicated fund](https://magicgrants.org/funds/privacy_guides) within [MAGIC Grants](https://magicgrants.org), a 501(c)(3) organization and our fiscal host. The funds will **only** be used for this project specifically.
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You may qualify for a tax deduction. When you donate to us [here](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides) with cryptocurrency or card you have the option to receive a receipt from MAGIC Grants for this purpose. If you have questions about other transactions please email <info@magicgrants.org>.
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We use donations for a variety of purposes, including:
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: Traffic to this website uses hundreds of gigabytes of data per month, we use a variety of service providers to keep up with this traffic.
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: We are endeavoring to [hire](jobs.md) full-time journalists and writers to review products and create more educational content on a regular basis.
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: We have journalists, writers, and video creators on payroll to review products and create more educational content on a regular basis. This is a significant expense, and we are only able to create our quantity of content with your support.
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**Web Hosting and Infrastructure**
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: We have a few domain names like `privacyguides.org` which cost us around $10 yearly to maintain their registration.
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: Traffic to this website uses hundreds of gigabytes of data per month; we use a variety of service providers to keep up with this traffic.
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We strictly **cannot** use donations to support political campaigns/candidates or attempt to influence legislation. Earnings also will **not** inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.
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## Merchandise
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Another option to support us is by buying our merchandise from HelloTux. We get a small commission for each item sold, and you get a quality product to show for it.
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[Buy on HelloTux.com](https://hellotux.com/privacyguides){ class="md-button" }
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## Non-Financial Support
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It takes a lot of [people](contributors.md) and [work](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/pulse/monthly) to keep Privacy Guides up to date and spread the word about privacy and mass surveillance. If you're looking for other ways to help out, consider getting involved by [editing the site](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org), [joining our forum](https://discuss.privacyguides.net), or [contributing translations](https://crowdin.com/project/privacyguides).
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We strictly **do not** use donations to support political campaigns/candidates or attempt to influence legislation. Earnings will **not** inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual.
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There are several network architectures commonly used to relay messages between people. These networks can provide different privacy guarantees, which is why it's worth considering your [threat model](../basics/threat-modeling.md) when deciding which app to use.
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[Recommended Instant Messengers](../real-time-communication.md){ .md-button }
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[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: It's time to stop using SMS](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/01/24/its-time-to-stop-using-sms-heres-why/){ .md-button }
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[**Tor**](../alternative-networks.md#tor) is a free to use, decentralized network designed for using the internet with as much privacy as possible. If used properly, the network enables private and anonymous browsing and communications. Because Tor traffic is difficult to block and trace, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
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[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Why You Need Tor](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/02/why-you-need-tor/){ .md-button }
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Tor works by routing your internet traffic through volunteer-operated servers, instead of making a direct connection to the site you're trying to visit. This obfuscates where the traffic is coming from, and no server in the connection path is able to see the full path of where the traffic is coming from and going to, meaning even the servers you are using to connect cannot break your anonymity.
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[:octicons-home-16:](https://torproject.org){ .card-link title=Homepage }
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In some rare cases, the developer of an app will only distribute it through F-Droid ([Gadgetbridge](https://gadgetbridge.org) is one example of this). If you really need an app like that, we recommend using the newer [F-Droid Basic](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.fdroid.basic) client instead of the original F-Droid app to obtain it. F-Droid Basic supports automatic background updates without privileged extension or root, and has a reduced feature set (limiting attack surface).
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In some rare cases, the developer of an app will only distribute it through F-Droid ([Gadgetbridge](../health-and-wellness.md#gadgetbridge) is one example of this). If you really need an app like that, we recommend using the newer [F-Droid Basic](https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.fdroid.basic) client instead of the original F-Droid app to obtain it. F-Droid Basic supports automatic background updates without privileged extension or root, and has a reduced feature set (limiting attack surface).
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[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Do you need a VPN?](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2024/12/12/do-you-need-a-vpn/){ .md-button }
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Normally, an ISP can see the flow of internet traffic entering and exiting your network termination device (i.e. modem). Encryption protocols such as HTTPS are commonly used on the internet, so they may not be able to see exactly what you're posting or reading, but they can get an idea of the [domains you request](../advanced/dns-overview.md#why-shouldnt-i-use-encrypted-dns).
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Using a VPN hides even this information from your ISP, by shifting the trust you place in your network to a server somewhere else in the world. As a result, the ISP then only sees that you are connected to a VPN and nothing about the activity that you're passing through it.
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Many people get the concepts of **privacy**, **security**, and **anonymity** confused. You'll see people criticize various products as "not private" when really they mean it doesn't provide anonymity, for example. On this website, we cover all three of these topics, but it is important you understand the difference between them, and when each one comes into play.
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[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Stop Confusing Privacy, Anonymity, and Security](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/14/stop-confusing-privacy-anonymity-and-security/){ .md-button }
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Privacy is something we need to have baked into the [software and services](../tools.md) we use by default, you can't bend most apps into being private on your own.
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[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: 5 Steps to Improve Your Privacy](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/02/14/5-easy-steps-to-protect-yourself-online/){ class="md-button" }
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## Sources
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- [Why Privacy Matters](https://amazon.com/dp/0190939044) (2021) by Neil Richards
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**CryptPad** is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools. All content on this web service is end-to-end encrypted and can be shared with other users easily.
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**CryptPad** is a private-by-design alternative to popular office tools. All content on this web service is end-to-end encrypted and can be shared with other users easily. [:material-star-box: Read our latest CryptPad review.](https://www.privacyguides.org/articles/2025/02/07/cryptpad-review/)
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://cryptpad.fr){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/view/GcNjAWmK6YDB3EO2IipRZ0fUe89j43Ryqeb4fjkjehE){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -249,9 +249,31 @@ Tuta doesn't offer a digital legacy feature.
|
|||
|
||||
## Self-Hosting Email
|
||||
|
||||
Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. Mail servers require attention and continuous maintenance in order to keep things secure and mail delivery reliable.
|
||||
Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. Mail servers require attention and continuous maintenance in order to keep things secure and mail delivery reliable. In addition to the "all-in-one" solutions below, we've picked out a few articles that cover a more manual approach:
|
||||
|
||||
### Combined software solutions
|
||||
- [Setting up a mail server with OpenSMTPD, Dovecot and Rspamd](https://poolp.org/posts/2019-09-14/setting-up-a-mail-server-with-opensmtpd-dovecot-and-rspamd) (2019)
|
||||
- [How To Run Your Own Mail Server](https://www.c0ffee.net/blog/mail-server-guide) (August 2017)
|
||||
|
||||
### Stalwart
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Stalwart** is a newer mail server written in Rust which supports JMAP in addition to the standard IMAP, POP3, and SMTP. It has a wide variety of configuration options, but it also defaults to very reasonable settings (in terms of both security and features) making it easy to use immediately. It has web-based administration with TOTP 2FA support, and it allows you to enter your public PGP key to encrypt **all** incoming messages.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://stalw.art){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://stalw.art/docs/get-started){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/stalwartlabs){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/sponsors/stalwartlabs){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Stalwart's [PGP implementation](https://stalw.art/docs/encryption/overview) is unique among our self-hosted recommendations, and allows you to operate your own mail server with zero-knowledge message storage. If you additionally configure Web Key Directory on your domain, and if you use an email client which supports PGP and Web Key Directory for outgoing mail (like Thunderbird), then this is the easiest way to get self-hosted E2EE compatibility with all [Proton Mail](#proton-mail) users.
|
||||
|
||||
Stalwart does **not** have an integrated webmail, so you will need to use it with a [dedicated email client](email-clients.md) (or find an open-source webmail to self-host, like Nextcloud's Mail app). We use Stalwart for our own internal email at *Privacy Guides*.
|
||||
|
||||
### Mailcow
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -266,6 +288,8 @@ Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. M
|
|||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
### Mail-in-a-Box
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
|
@ -278,11 +302,6 @@ Advanced system administrators may consider setting up their own email server. M
|
|||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
For a more manual approach we've picked out these two articles:
|
||||
|
||||
- [Setting up a mail server with OpenSMTPD, Dovecot and Rspamd](https://poolp.org/posts/2019-09-14/setting-up-a-mail-server-with-opensmtpd-dovecot-and-rspamd) (2019)
|
||||
- [How To Run Your Own Mail Server](https://c0ffee.net/blog/mail-server-guide) (August 2017)
|
||||
|
||||
## Criteria
|
||||
|
||||
**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the providers we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements for any email provider wishing to be recommended, including implementing industry best practices, modern technology and more. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing an email provider, and conduct your own research to ensure the email provider you choose is the right choice for you.
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
169
docs/health-and-wellness.md
Normal file
169
docs/health-and-wellness.md
Normal file
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,169 @@
|
|||
---
|
||||
meta_title: "Privacy Respecting Health and Wellness apps for Android and iOS - Privacy Guides"
|
||||
title: "Health and Wellness Apps"
|
||||
icon: material/heart-pulse
|
||||
description: These applications are what we currently recommend for all health and fitness-related activites on your phone.
|
||||
cover: health-cover.webp
|
||||
---
|
||||
<small>Protects against the following threat(s):</small>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:material-server-network: Service Providers](basics/common-threats.md#privacy-from-service-providers){ .pg-teal }
|
||||
|
||||
Keep track of your health and fitness-related goals with these apps. Unlike their mainstream alternatives, your personal health information will be kept private.
|
||||
|
||||
## Menstrual Cycle Tracking
|
||||
|
||||
Popular menstrual trackers like [Flo](https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/13/flo-gets-ftc-slap-for-sharing-user-data-when-it-promised-privacy) are notorious for collecting and sharing your user data. Depending on your jurisdiction, this may lead to [legal consequences](https://forbes.com/sites/abigaildubiniecki/2024/11/14/post-roe-your-period-app-data-could-be-used-against-you) affecting your reproductive autonomy.
|
||||
|
||||
### drip.
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**drip.** is a gender-inclusive and open source menstrual cycle tracker available on all mobile platforms. It relies on the "sympto-thermal method" to predict ovulation. All user data is stored locally on your device and can be protected with a password.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://bloodyhealth.gitlab.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://bloodyhealth.gitlab.io/privacy-policy.html){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://bloodyhealth.gitlab.io/faq){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://gitlab.com/bloodyhealth/drip){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drip)
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drip/id1584564949)
|
||||
- [:simple-android: Android](https://bloodyhealth.gitlab.io)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
### Euki
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Euki** is a nonprofit-backed menstrual cycle tracker that also doubles as a medication tracker and sexual wellness knowledge base. It allows you to schedule the automatic deletion of your personal data in the app. All user data is stored locally on your device and can be protected with a password.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://eukiapp.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://eukiapp.org/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/Euki-Inc/Euki-Android){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://every.org/euki-app){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kollectivemobile.euki)
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/euki/id1469213846)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## Fitness Trackers
|
||||
|
||||
These general purpose apps can do everything from counting steps and tracking sleep to measuring your heartbeat.
|
||||
|
||||
### Apple Health
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Apple Health** is the default health and fitness app for iOS. Apple Health always uses end-to-end encryption when syncing across multiple devices. Additionally, almost all measured data is processed on your device.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://apple.com/health){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://apple.com/legal/privacy/consumer-health-personal-data/en-ww){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-health/id1242545199)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
### Gadgetbridge
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Gadgetbridge** is an open-source Android application which allows you to pair and manage your Bluetooth device without relying on the vendor’s application. When paired with a compatible smartwatch, it can mimic the health and wellness functionality of these watches without third-party data collection.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://gadgetbridge.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://gadgetbridge.org/basics){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://codeberg.org/Freeyourgadget/Gadgetbridge){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://liberapay.com/Gadgetbridge/donate){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-android: F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/nodomain.freeyourgadget.gadgetbridge)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Gadgetbridge's app functionality includes, but is not limited to: step counting, sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, etc.
|
||||
|
||||
Make sure to review the smartwatch [compatibility list](https://gadgetbridge.org/gadgets) before purchasing a device. Some devices require you to download the vendor's app and connect the smartwatch to their servers prior to installing Gadgetbridge.
|
||||
|
||||
## Health Records
|
||||
|
||||
These apps help you collect and manage personal health data and share it with health providers, organizations, and other apps.
|
||||
|
||||
### Apple Health Records
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Apple Health Records** is a built-in feature within [Apple Health](#apple-health) that allows you to view, store, and share your health records. It shares the security and privacy features of Apple Health.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://apple.com/health){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://apple.com/legal/privacy/consumer-health-personal-data/en-ww){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-health/id1242545199)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
### CommonHealth
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**CommonHealth** is a privacy-respecting Android app that allows people to access their electronic health records and securely share it to providers. All health data is stored on your device and can be protected with a passcode or biometric authentication.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://commonhealth.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://commonhealth.org/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thecommonsproject.android.phr)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
CommonHealth is only available in the United States. Although the app itself is closed source, the [developer SDK is open source](https://github.com/the-commons-project).
|
||||
|
||||
## Criteria
|
||||
|
||||
**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
|
||||
|
||||
### Minimum Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
- Must support automatic updates.
|
||||
- Must not store unencrypted data outside the device.
|
||||
- Must function offline.
|
||||
|
|
@ -70,7 +70,8 @@ Trying to protect all your data from everyone all the time is impractical, expen
|
|||
<div markdown>
|
||||
**Privacy Guides** has a dedicated [community](https://discuss.privacyguides.net) independently reviewing various *privacy tools* and services. Each of our recommendations comply with a strict set of criteria to ensure they provide the most value to most people, and provide the best balance of privacy, security, and convenience. As part of a non-profit **public charity**, Privacy Guides has strict **journalistic standards** and policies to ensure our recommendations are free of conflict of interest, and we do not partner with providers or affiliate programs that could sway our reviews and recommendations.
|
||||
|
||||
[:material-heart:{.pg-red} Support Our Work](https://donate.magicgrants.org/privacyguides){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:material-heart:{.pg-red} Support Our Work](about/donate.md){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
- [x] **Ad-Free Recommendations**
|
||||
|
|
@ -82,82 +83,6 @@ Trying to protect all your data from everyone all the time is impractical, expen
|
|||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
### Top 3 Private Email Providers
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy } **Proton Mail**
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
Proton Mail is an email service with a focus on privacy, encryption, security, and ease of use. They have been in operation since 2013. Proton AG is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Proton Mail Free plan comes with 500 MB of Mail storage, which you can increase up to 1 GB for free.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Read Full Review](email.md#proton-mail)
|
||||
|
||||
- { .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy } **Mailbox.org**
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
Mailbox.org is an email service with a focus on being secure, ad-free, and privately powered by 100% eco-friendly energy. They have been in operation since 2014. Mailbox.org is based in Berlin, Germany. Accounts start with up to 2 GB storage, which can be upgraded as needed.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Read Full Review](email.md#mailboxorg)
|
||||
|
||||
- { .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy }{ .lg .middle .twemoji loading=lazy } **Tuta**
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
Tuta (formerly *Tutanota*) is an email service with a focus on security and privacy through the use of encryption. Tuta has been in operation since 2011 and is based in Hanover, Germany. Free accounts start with 1 GB of storage.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-arrow-right-24: Read Full Review](email.md#tuta)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid" markdown>
|
||||
<div markdown>
|
||||
### Best VPN Services
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Proton VPN](vpn.md#proton-vpn)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [IVPN](vpn.md#ivpn)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mullvad](vpn.md#mullvad)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div markdown>
|
||||
### Secure Cloud Storage Services
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Proton Drive](cloud.md#proton-drive)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Tresorit](cloud.md#tresorit)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Peergos](cloud.md#peergos)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div markdown>
|
||||
### Best Web Browsers
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mullvad Browser](desktop-browsers.md#mullvad-browser)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Firefox](desktop-browsers.md#firefox)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Brave](desktop-browsers.md#brave)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
[:material-format-list-checkbox: More Recommended **Privacy Tools**](tools.md){ class="md-button md-button--primary" }
|
||||
[Best Mobile Browsers](mobile-browsers.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
[Top Browser Extensions](browser-extensions.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
[DNS Servers](dns.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
[Email Aliasing Services](email-aliasing.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
[Photo Organization Tools](photo-management.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
[PC Operating Systems](desktop.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## About Privacy Guides
|
||||
|
|
@ -170,7 +95,7 @@ Established in 2021 due to the difficulty of finding unbiased reviewers in the V
|
|||
|
||||
As seen in **WIRED**, **Tweakers.net**, **The New York Times**, and many other publications as a reliable source for privacy and security knowledge.
|
||||
|
||||
[:material-information: More About Who We Are](about.md){ class="md-button md-button--primary" } [:material-email: Join our Newsletter](https://blog.privacyguides.org/#/portal/signup){ .md-button }
|
||||
[:material-information: More About Who We Are](about.md){ class="md-button" }
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid" markdown>
|
||||
<div markdown>
|
||||
|
|
@ -188,6 +113,6 @@ In the modern age of digital data exploitation, your privacy has never been more
|
|||
|
||||
Many people get the concepts of privacy, security, and anonymity confused. You'll see people criticize various products as "not private" when really they mean it doesn't provide anonymity, for example. On this website, we cover all three of these topics, but it is important you understand the difference between them, and when each one comes into play.
|
||||
|
||||
[Privacy vs Security vs Anonymity](basics/why-privacy-matters.md#what-is-privacy){ class="md-button" }
|
||||
[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: 5 Steps to Improve Your Privacy](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/02/14/5-easy-steps-to-protect-yourself-online/){ class="md-button" }
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
88
docs/maps.md
Normal file
88
docs/maps.md
Normal file
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
|
|||
---
|
||||
meta_title: "Recommended Maps and Navigation Apps - Privacy Guides"
|
||||
title: "Maps and Navigation"
|
||||
icon: material/map
|
||||
description: Privacy-respecting map providers and navigation apps which don't build an advertising profile based on your searches and locations.
|
||||
cover: maps.webp
|
||||
---
|
||||
<small>Protects against the following threat(s):</small>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
|
||||
|
||||
Use a **map and navigation app** that doesn't build an advertising profile based on your searches and location history. Instead of using Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze, we recommend these privacy-respecting alternatives.
|
||||
|
||||
The recommendations here either do not collect any user data or at least do not collect personally identifying information (PII) based on each service's privacy policy. There is **no guarantee** that these privacy policies are honored.
|
||||
|
||||
## Organic Maps
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Organic Maps** is an open source, community-developed map display and satnav-style navigation app for walkers, drivers, and cyclists. The app offers worldwide offline maps based on OpenStreetMap data, and navigation with privacy — no location tracking, no data collection, and no ads. The app can be used completely offline.
|
||||
|
||||
Features include cycling routes, hiking trails and walking paths, turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance, and public transport route planning (only available in supported regions and cities).
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://organicmaps.app){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://organicmaps.app/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-github: GitHub](https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps)
|
||||
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.organicmaps)
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/organic-maps/id1567437057)
|
||||
- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://flathub.org/apps/app.organicmaps.desktop)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Please note that Organic Maps is a simple, basic app that lacks certain features many users might expect, such as satellite images, street view images, and real-time traffic information.
|
||||
|
||||
## OsmAnd
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**OsmAnd** is an offline map and navigation application based on OpenStreetMap, offering turn-by-turn navigation for walking, cycling, driving, as well as public transport. It is open-source and does not collect any user data.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://osmand.net){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://osmand.net/docs/legal/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://osmand.net/docs/intro){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/osmandapp){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.osmand)
|
||||
- [:simple-android: Android](https://osmand.net/docs/versions/free-versions)
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/osmand-maps-travel-navigate/id934850257)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Compared to Organic Maps, OsmAnd has more [features](https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OsmAnd#Features) but is also more complicated to use. One noteworthy feature is the ability to overlay or underlay external map data, such as satellite images from Microsoft or [traffic data](https://web.archive.org/web/20211203063453/http://themm.net/public/osmand_traffic) from Google, although the latter is ignored by the automatic route planning. OsmAnd also has an optional integration of street view images provided by [Mapillary](https://mapillary.com).
|
||||
|
||||
## Criteria
|
||||
|
||||
**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
|
||||
|
||||
### Minimum Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
- Must not collect PII per their privacy policy.
|
||||
- Must not require users to create an account with them.
|
||||
- Must not require users to share location data. If the user opts in to sharing their location, this data must be anonymized.
|
||||
- Must retain core functionality when offline and allow users to download maps for offline use.
|
||||
|
||||
### Best-Case
|
||||
|
||||
Our best-case criteria represents what we would like to see from the perfect project in this category. Our recommendations may not include any or all of this functionality, but those which do may rank higher than others on this page.
|
||||
|
||||
- Apps should be open source.
|
||||
- Should have route planning for public transport.
|
||||
- Should have real-time traffic information for route planning.
|
||||
- Should support advanced features such as detailed shop/point of interest (POI) information and reviews, topographic maps, and satellite and street view images.
|
||||
|
|
@ -102,18 +102,6 @@ schema:
|
|||
"@context": http://schema.org
|
||||
"@type": WebPage
|
||||
url: "./"
|
||||
-
|
||||
"@context": http://schema.org
|
||||
"@type": SoftwareApplication
|
||||
name: Strongbox
|
||||
image: /assets/img/password-management/strongbox.svg
|
||||
url: https://strongboxsafe.com
|
||||
applicationCategory: Password Manager
|
||||
operatingSystem: iOS
|
||||
subjectOf:
|
||||
"@context": http://schema.org
|
||||
"@type": WebPage
|
||||
url: "./"
|
||||
-
|
||||
"@context": http://schema.org
|
||||
"@type": SoftwareApplication
|
||||
|
|
@ -375,31 +363,6 @@ KeePassXC stores its export data as [CSV](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-se
|
|||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
### Strongbox (iOS & macOS)
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Strongbox** is a native password manager for iOS and macOS. Supporting both KeePass and Password Safe formats, Strongbox can be used in tandem with other password managers, like KeePassXC, on non-Apple platforms. By employing a [freemium model](https://strongboxsafe.com/pricing), Strongbox offers most features under its free tier, with more convenience-oriented [features](https://strongboxsafe.com/comparison)—such as biometric authentication—locked behind a subscription or perpetual license.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://strongboxsafe.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://strongboxsafe.com/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://strongboxsafe.com/getting-started){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/strongbox-password-safe/Strongbox){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/strongbox-password-safe/Strongbox#supporting-development){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
|
||||
|
||||
<details class="downloads" markdown>
|
||||
<summary>Downloads</summary>
|
||||
|
||||
- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id897283731)
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Additionally, Strongbox offers an offline-only version: [Strongbox Zero](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1581589638). This version is stripped down in an attempt to reduce attack surface.
|
||||
|
||||
### gopass (CLI)
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -25,6 +25,22 @@ cover: pastebins.webp
|
|||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## Paaster
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
{ align=right }
|
||||
|
||||
**Paaster** is a secure and user-friendly pastebin application that prioritizes privacy and simplicity. With end-to-end encryption and paste history, Paaster ensures that your pasted code remains confidential and accessible.
|
||||
|
||||
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://paaster.io){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://paaster.io/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/WardPearce/paaster#security){ .card-link title="Documentation" }
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/WardPearce/paaster){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://github.com/sponsors/WardPearce){ .card-link title="Contribute" }
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
## Criteria
|
||||
|
||||
**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ cover: real-time-communication.webp
|
|||
- [:material-eye-outline: Mass Surveillance](basics/common-threats.md#mass-surveillance-programs){ .pg-blue }
|
||||
- [:material-account-cash: Surveillance Capitalism](basics/common-threats.md#surveillance-as-a-business-model){ .pg-brown }
|
||||
|
||||
These are our recommendations for encrypted **real-time communication**.
|
||||
These are our recommendations for encrypted **real-time communication**. These come in the form of many [types of communication networks](./advanced/communication-network-types.md).
|
||||
|
||||
[Types of Communication Networks :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](./advanced/communication-network-types.md)
|
||||
[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: It's time to stop using SMS](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/01/24/its-time-to-stop-using-sms-heres-why/){ .md-button }
|
||||
|
||||
## Encrypted Messengers
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -44,8 +44,6 @@ Brave Search includes unique features such as [Discussions](https://search.brave
|
|||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://search.brave.com/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://search.brave.com/help){ .card-link title=Documentation}
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Note that if you use Brave Search while logged in to a Premium account, it may make it easier for Brave to correlate queries with specific users.
|
||||
|
|
@ -67,8 +65,6 @@ DuckDuckGo is the default search engine for the [Tor Browser](tor.md#tor-browser
|
|||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://duckduckgo.com/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://help.duckduckgo.com){ .card-link title=Documentation}
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
DuckDuckGo offers two [other versions](https://help.duckduckgo.com/features/non-javascript) of their search engine, both of which do not require JavaScript. These versions do lack features, however. These versions can also be used in conjunction with their Tor hidden address by appending [/lite](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/lite) or [/html](https://duckduckgogg42xjoc72x3sjasowoarfbgcmvfimaftt6twagswzczad.onion/html) for the respective version.
|
||||
|
|
@ -87,8 +83,6 @@ DuckDuckGo offers two [other versions](https://help.duckduckgo.com/features/non-
|
|||
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://startpage.com/en/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
|
||||
[:octicons-info-16:](https://support.startpage.com/hc/categories/4481917470356-Startpage-Search-Engine){ .card-link title=Documentation}
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
Startpage's majority shareholder is System1 who is an adtech company. We don't believe that to be an issue as they have a distinctly separate [privacy policy](https://system1.com/terms/privacy-policy). The Privacy Guides team reached out to Startpage [back in 2020](https://blog.privacyguides.org/2020/05/03/relisting-startpage) to clear up any concerns with System1's sizeable investment into the service, and we were satisfied with the answers we received.
|
||||
|
|
@ -111,8 +105,6 @@ A [metasearch engine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metasearch_engine) aggregate
|
|||
[:octicons-server-16:](https://searx.space){ .card-link title="Public Instances"}
|
||||
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/searxng/searxng){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
|
||||
|
||||
</details>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
SearXNG is a proxy between you and the search engines it aggregates from. Your search queries will still be sent to the search engines that SearXNG gets its results from.
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -168,13 +168,13 @@ If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connec
|
|||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
- [x] **45+ Countries**
|
||||
- [x] **49+ Countries**
|
||||
- [x] WireGuard Support
|
||||
- [x] Monero & Cash Payments
|
||||
- [ ] No Port Forwarding
|
||||
- [x] IPv6 Support
|
||||
|
||||
[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](vpn.md#ivpn)
|
||||
[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](vpn.md#mullvad)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -226,8 +226,9 @@ If you're looking for added **security**, you should always ensure you're connec
|
|||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mailcow](email.md#self-hosting-email)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mail-in-a-Box](email.md#self-hosting-email)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Stalwart](email.md#stalwart)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mailcow](email.md#mailcow)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Mail-in-a-Box](email.md#mail-in-a-box)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
|
@ -498,6 +499,21 @@ For encrypting your OS drive, we typically recommend using the encryption tool y
|
|||
|
||||
[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](frontends.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### Health and Wellness Apps
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [drip.](health-and-wellness.md#drip)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Euki](health-and-wellness.md#euki)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } { .twemoji loading=lazy }[Apple Health](health-and-wellness.md#apple-health)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy }{ .twemoji loading=lazy } [Gadgetbridge](health-and-wellness.md#gadgetbridge)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } { .twemoji loading=lazy }[Apple Health Records](health-and-wellness.md#apple-health-records)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [CommonHealth](health-and-wellness.md#commonhealth)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](health-and-wellness.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### Language Tools
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
|
@ -508,6 +524,17 @@ For encrypting your OS drive, we typically recommend using the encryption tool y
|
|||
|
||||
[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](language-tools.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### Maps and Navigation Apps
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Organic Maps](maps.md#organic-maps)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [OsmAnd](maps.md#osmand)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
[Learn more :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](maps.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### Multi-Factor Authentication Tools
|
||||
|
||||
**Note:** [Hardware security keys](#security-keys) have been moved to their own category.
|
||||
|
|
@ -571,7 +598,6 @@ For encrypting your OS drive, we typically recommend using the encryption tool y
|
|||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Psono](passwords.md#psono)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [KeePassXC](passwords.md#keepassxc)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [KeePassDX (Android)](passwords.md#keepassdx-android)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Strongbox (iOS & macOS)](passwords.md#strongbox-ios-macos)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [gopass (CLI)](passwords.md#gopass-cli)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
|
@ -583,6 +609,7 @@ For encrypting your OS drive, we typically recommend using the encryption tool y
|
|||
<div class="grid cards" markdown>
|
||||
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [PrivateBin](pastebins.md#privatebin)
|
||||
- { .twemoji loading=lazy } [Paaster](pastebins.md#paaster)
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -30,7 +30,8 @@ schema:
|
|||
|
||||
**Tor** is a group of volunteer-operated servers that allows you to connect for free and improve your privacy and security on the Internet. Individuals and organizations can also share information over the Tor network with ".onion hidden services" without compromising their privacy. Because Tor traffic is difficult to block and trace, Tor is an effective censorship circumvention tool.
|
||||
|
||||
[Detailed Tor Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button }
|
||||
[Detailed Tor Overview :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](advanced/tor-overview.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
|
||||
[:material-movie-open-play-outline: Video: Why You Need Tor](https://www.privacyguides.org/videos/2025/03/02/why-you-need-tor/){ .md-button }
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="admonition tip" markdown>
|
||||
<p class="admonition-title">Tip</p>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
16
docs/vpn.md
16
docs/vpn.md
|
|
@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ Proton VPN [recommends](https://protonvpn.com/blog/wireguard) the use of WireGua
|
|||
|
||||
#### :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Limited IPv6 Support
|
||||
|
||||
Proton [now supports IPv6](https://protonvpn.com/support/prevent-ipv6-vpn-leaks) in their browser extension but only 80% of their servers are IPv6-compatible. On other platforms, the Proton VPN client will block all outgoing IPv6 traffic, so you don't have to worry about your IPv6 address being leaked, but you will not be able to connect to any IPv6-only sites, nor will you be able to connect to Proton VPN from an IPv6-only network.
|
||||
Proton [now supports IPv6](https://protonvpn.com/support/prevent-ipv6-vpn-leaks) in their browser extension and Linux client, but only 80% of their servers are IPv6-compatible. On other platforms, the Proton VPN client will block all outgoing IPv6 traffic, so you don't have to worry about your IPv6 address being leaked, but you will not be able to connect to any IPv6-only sites, nor will you be able to connect to Proton VPN from an IPv6-only network.
|
||||
|
||||
#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-info } Remote Port Forwarding
|
||||
|
||||
Proton VPN currently only supports ephemeral remote [port forwarding](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding) via NAT-PMP, with 60 second lease times. The Windows app provides an easy-to-access option for it, while on other operating systems you'll need to run your own [NAT-PMP client](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding-manual-setup). Torrent applications often support NAT-PMP natively.
|
||||
Proton VPN currently only supports ephemeral remote [port forwarding](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding) via NAT-PMP, with 60 second lease times. The official Windows and Linux apps provide an easy-to-access option for it, while on other operating systems you'll need to run your own [NAT-PMP client](https://protonvpn.com/support/port-forwarding-manual-setup). Torrent applications often support NAT-PMP natively.
|
||||
|
||||
#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Anti-Censorship
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ Unfortunately, it does not work very well in countries where sophisticated filte
|
|||
|
||||
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Mobile Clients
|
||||
|
||||
In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, Proton VPN has mobile clients for [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1437005085), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android), and [GitHub](https://github.com/ProtonVPN/android-app/releases) allowing for easy connections to their servers.
|
||||
Proton VPN has published [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1437005085) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.protonvpn.android) clients, both supporting an easy-to-use interface as opposed to requiring you to manually configure your WireGuard connection. The Android client is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/ProtonVPN/android-app/releases).
|
||||
|
||||
#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Additional Notes
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -180,11 +180,11 @@ IVPN previously supported port forwarding, but removed the option in [June 2023]
|
|||
|
||||
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Anti-Censorship
|
||||
|
||||
IVPN has obfuscation modes using [v2ray](https://v2ray.com/en/index.html) which helps in situations where VPN protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard are blocked. Currently, this feature is only available on Desktop and [iOS](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/ios/v2ray). It has two modes where it can use [VMess](https://guide.v2fly.org/en_US/basics/vmess.html) over QUIC or TCP connections. QUIC is a modern protocol with better congestion control and therefore may be faster with reduced latency. The TCP mode makes your data appear as regular HTTP traffic.
|
||||
IVPN has obfuscation modes using [V2Ray](https://v2ray.com/en/index.html) which helps in situations where VPN protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard are blocked. Currently, this feature is only available on Desktop and [iOS](https://ivpn.net/knowledgebase/ios/v2ray). It has two modes where it can use [VMess](https://guide.v2fly.org/en_US/basics/vmess.html) over QUIC or TCP connections. QUIC is a modern protocol with better congestion control and therefore may be faster with reduced latency. The TCP mode makes your data appear as regular HTTP traffic.
|
||||
|
||||
#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Mobile Clients
|
||||
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In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, IVPN has mobile clients for [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1193122683), [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ivpn.client), and [GitHub](https://github.com/ivpn/android-app/releases) allowing for easy connections to their servers.
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IVPN has published [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1193122683) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.ivpn.client) clients, both supporting an easy-to-use interface as opposed to requiring you to manually configure your WireGuard connection. The Android client is also available on [GitHub](https://github.com/ivpn/android-app/releases).
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } 45 Countries
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } 49 Countries
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Mullvad has [servers in 45 countries](https://mullvad.net/servers).(1) Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (fewer hops) to the destination.
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Mullvad has [servers in 49 countries](https://mullvad.net/servers).(1) Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (fewer hops) to the destination.
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1. Last checked: 2024-08-06
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1. Last checked: 2025-03-10
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We also think it's better for the security of the VPN provider's private keys if they use [dedicated servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_hosting_service), instead of cheaper shared solutions (with other customers) such as [virtual private servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server).
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