Privacy Promo<p>### How to Kick the Amazon Habit</p><p>#### 1. Opt Out of Data Collection<br>- Go to your Amazon account settings and opt out of personalized advertising.<br>- Disable voice recording on Alexa and Echo devices.<br>- Delete all existing voice recordings in the Alexa app settings.</p><p>#### 2. Clear Browsing Data<br>- Clear your browser history and cookies for Amazon-related sites.<br>- Use incognito or private browsing mode when accessing Amazon (if still needed).</p><p>#### 3. Manage Device Settings<br>- Reset or factory reset any smart home devices to remove your account information.<br>- Sign out of your Amazon account and factory reset Amazon devices (e.g., Fire TV) before selling or disposing of them.</p><p>#### 4. Uninstall Amazon Apps<br>- Uninstall Amazon apps from your mobile devices.<br>- Uninstall any Amazon software from your desktop or laptop.</p><p>#### 5. Review and Delete Data in Amazon Services<br>- Delete all files from Amazon Drive and close your account.<br>- Remove all playlists and delete your Amazon Music account.<br>- Clear your watch history and delete your Amazon Video account.</p><p>#### 6. Use Privacy Tools<br>- Install and use privacy-focused browser extensions like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and HTTPS Everywhere.<br>- Use a reputable Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your internet traffic and mask your IP address when accessing Amazon or other online services (if still needed).</p><p>#### 7. Close Your Amazon Account<br>- Remove all personal information from your Amazon account profile.<br>- Cancel any active subscriptions (e.g., Amazon Prime).<br>- Close your Amazon account through the account settings.</p><p>#### 8. Switch to Alternative Services<br>- **Etsy**: A marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique goods. Etsy offers a more personalized and community-driven shopping experience with better privacy practices.<br>- **eBay**: A global marketplace where you can buy and sell a wide variety of items. eBay provides more control over your data and offers privacy-focused settings.<br>- **Walmart**: A large retailer that offers a wide range of products. Walmart's privacy policy is generally more transparent and they provide options to manage your data.<br>- **Local Independent Stores**: Support local businesses by shopping at independent stores. This not only helps the local economy but also reduces the amount of data collected by large corporations.<br>- **Macy's**: A well-known department store that offers a wide range of products. Macy's has a more transparent privacy policy and provides options to manage your data.<br>- **Target**: A large retailer with a strong focus on privacy. Target's privacy policy is clear and they provide options to manage your personal information.<br>- **Thrive Market**: An online marketplace that focuses on healthy and sustainable products. Thrive Market is known for its privacy-friendly practices and transparency.<br>- **Newegg**: A tech-focused retailer that offers a wide range of electronics and tech products. Newegg has a strong privacy policy and provides options to manage your data.</p><p>Get some damn privacy! 🌱🔒</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Privacy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Privacy</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DataProtection" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DataProtection</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/DigitalWellness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>DigitalWellness</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Mastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mastodon</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/AmazonFree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>AmazonFree</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ShopLocal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ShopLocal</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Etsy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Etsy</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/eBay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>eBay</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Walmart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Walmart</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Macy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Macy</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Target" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Target</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ThriveMarket" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ThriveMarket</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/Newegg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Newegg</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/ProtectYourData" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>ProtectYourData</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/PrivacyFirst" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PrivacyFirst</span></a></p>