It seems like not a day goes by where we do not hear about some privacy or security breach. Whether it is an iCloud hack, a credit card breach, or a new way of gathering data about you, there is someone out there determined to gather your information. This tracking can come from your internet history, your emails, your social networks, or your purchases. If you are doing it online, there are companies out there trying to get it so they know more about you.
The major browsers have all created a "Do Not Track" option, but this is not effective because it is currently voluntary on the part of the marketers. If a marketer wants to ignore this option, you can do nothing about it.
Fortunately, there is a free third-party tool that is effective: DoNotTrackMe by Abine. It will block many of the cookies designed to track you, and it will also protect your personal information. At the bottom of the page is also a link that allows you to install a premium version for $5/month. DoNotTrackMe is also available for Android and iOS.
While this program is not perfect, it is constantly being improved to protect your data. We may never be able to have both perfect connection and perfect privacy, but this is one tool to help you in your battle to take back your privacy.
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