How to ensure privacy on the internet

Google tracks your information and uses it to create "personal ads". While they don't sell it, it's never a good idea to give any company a large database of your personal interests. Google even keeps your location history. That's right, they know your favorite ice cream place, where you live, and every single place you have ever been while signed in. Not scared yet? Let me tell you how Google uses this data: to make advertisers get more customers. That's right, your personal data is being used right now to personalize your ads.

Tip #1: Secure Google account privacy

Google has over one billion accounts registered, and they are gaining more every day. Chances are, you have a Google account. To secure your data, go to https://myaccount.google.com/activitycontrols and look through the options. It's up to you what you change, but we recommend turning off "location history" and "include voice and audio recordings.

Tip #2: If it asks for too much information, it's probably not good

If a website asks for what seems like too much information, it's probably a scam. Why does a website maker need your address? Answer: it doesn't. They're probably trying to sell it.

Tip #3: If it sounds too good to be true, it's too good to be true

Have you ever gotten a "National Consumer Center" popup that asks for everything short of your social security number? This is one of the biggest online scams. National Consumer Center won't give you a free "Xbox" no matter what they say.