Privacy Tools
Tools for protecting your digital privacy and personal data
5 tools
ProtonMail
FreemiumSwiss-based encrypted email service with zero-access encryption, meaning Proton cannot read your emails.
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Pros
- + Zero-access encryption
- + Swiss privacy jurisdiction
- + No personal info required
Cons
- - E2EE only with other Proton users by default
- - Search is limited due to encryption
- - Storage limits on free tier
Signal
FreeEnd-to-end encrypted messaging app with strong privacy protections, minimal metadata collection, and open-source code.
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Pros
- + True end-to-end encryption
- + Minimal metadata collection
- + Open source and audited
Cons
- - Requires phone number to sign up
- - Smaller user base than WhatsApp
- - No web client without phone
Firefox
FreePrivacy-focused browser from Mozilla with Enhanced Tracking Protection, container tabs, and no corporate data harvesting.
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Pros
- + Enhanced Tracking Protection built-in
- + Container tabs isolate sites
- + Non-profit stewardship
Cons
- - Some sites optimized for Chrome
- - Smaller market share
- - Occasional compatibility issues
Mullvad VPN
PaidPrivacy-focused VPN with anonymous account creation, no email required, and pay-with-cash options.
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Pros
- + No account creation required
- + Can pay with cash
- + Strong no-logs policy
Cons
- - No free tier
- - Fewer server locations than competitors
- - No streaming optimization
uBlock Origin
FreeEfficient, open-source ad and tracker blocker for browsers. Blocks ads, trackers, and malware domains.
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Pros
- + Highly efficient and lightweight
- + Blocks ads and trackers
- + Completely open source
Cons
- - Can break some sites
- - Requires occasional whitelist management
- - Not on iOS (no extensions)