Active and passive information
Posts, comments, profile details, and photos form your active footprint. Device identifiers, approximate location, browsing activity, and app analytics can form a passive footprint. Deleting a post does not guarantee every copy disappears.
Reduce unnecessary exposure
Birthdays, routines, workplaces, pet names, and travel plans can help someone guess passwords or impersonate you.
- Make personal profiles private where practical
- Remove unused accounts and connected apps
- Avoid posting travel details in real time