Mission Statement
About
The internet collects an extraordinary amount of data about ordinary people — and most have no idea how much, or what it's used for. We built this to change that.
Our Mission
The internet collects an extraordinary amount of data about ordinary people — and most people have no idea how much, or what it's used for. We built Your Digital Existence to change that.
Our goal is straightforward: give everyday internet users a clear, honest, and actionable understanding of their digital footprint. No fearmongering, no paywalls, no irony of tracking you while we tell you about tracking.
What We Don't Do
This site has no advertising, no user accounts, no analytics that track individuals, and no backend database. Our tools run entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is sent anywhere.
We believe you should be able to learn about digital privacy without adding to your own digital trail.
What We Believe
Privacy is a right, not a luxury.
You shouldn't need to be a security expert to understand what data you're generating or to take reasonable steps to protect it.
Information should be calm and empowering.
Most privacy coverage is either alarmist or impenetrable. We aim for neither.
Small steps add up.
You don't need to delete every account and disappear from the internet. You just need to be more intentional.
Further Resources
Have I Been Pwned ↗
Check if your email address has appeared in a known data breach. Free, safe, run by security researcher Troy Hunt.
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) ↗
Non-profit defending digital privacy, free speech, and civil liberties. Their guides on privacy tools are excellent.
Privacy Guides ↗
Community-maintained, non-commercial recommendations for privacy-respecting tools — browsers, email, VPNs, and more.
Bitwarden ↗
Free, open-source password manager. The single highest-impact change most people can make to their online security.
Proton VPN ↗
VPN with a genuinely free tier and no data cap. Based in Switzerland, audited open-source apps.
uBlock Origin ↗
Free, open-source browser extension that blocks ads and trackers efficiently. Works with Firefox and Chrome.
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