Your public profile tells a story about where you live, who you know, and what you do. A privacy audit trims that exposure while keeping your social accounts useful.
Start with profile visibility
- Set profile visibility to friends or followers only.
- Remove old public posts and albums.
- Hide phone numbers and email addresses.
Review tagging and mentions
Most people forget tagging. Limit who can tag you or require approval before posts appear on your profile.
Kill location and ad tracking
Turn off precise location, remove location history, and limit ad personalization. That reduces profiling and targeted scams.
If you post travel plans, do it after you return. That one habit prevents a range of
safety risks.
Make it a monthly habit
Schedule a short monthly audit. Delete old posts, review followers, and keep profile details minimal.