Erasing your digital footprint isn’t as easy as deleting your social media accounts. Even if you’re not logged in, the websites you visit collect lots of information that could be used to identify you, such as your IP address, device specification, and advertising ID.
First, it’s a good idea to limit the number of sites sharing your personal information. You can automatically submit data-removal requests using a service like Incogni. Next, we’d recommend reading up on tracking cookies and installing some of the free privacy-enhancing tools at your disposal. You may also want to consider using a VPN to stop public hotspot owners or your ISP from monitoring your activities.