How to Delete Your Digital Footprint: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide to Protect Your Online Privacy

1. Google your name and review what’s publicly visible online.

2. Delete old social media accounts you no longer use.

3. Update privacy settings on Facebook, Instagram, X & LinkedIn.

4. Remove personal info from data broker websites.

5. Request Google to remove sensitive personal information.

6. Delete unused apps connected to your email & social accounts.

7. Clear browser history, cookies & saved passwords regularly.

8. Unsubscribe from unwanted email lists and newsletters.

9. Enable two-factor authentication for extra online security.

10. Think before you post — prevention is better than deletion!