Best Free Tools for Online Privacy

Whether you want to avoid targeted advertising, get around geo-blocking or simply believe in the principle of online privacy, here are some ways to keep your data safe.

Protecting your online privacy is important, and data collection by companies and government agencies is highly concerning to many of us. Luckily, the internet is full of free tools that will help you secure your online privacy without spending a penny. While you should avoid free versions of some essential privacy tools like VPNs (virtual private networks), as these could potentially log and sell your data, in this article we look at the various online privacy tools you can safely use for free.

While traditional browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox are sufficient for most users, those who are especially concerned about online privacy will want to consider using browsers with built-in security features.

While switching from Windows or Mac to an entirely new operating system for online privacy may seem like overkill, it is still a good idea to consider using security-focused operating systems in certain situations — like when…

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