> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://chayn.gitbook.io/advanced-diy-privacy-for-every-woman/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://chayn.gitbook.io/advanced-diy-privacy-for-every-woman/facebook-twitter-google-foursquare.md).

# Facebook, Twitter, Google, Foursquare

## Facebook

| **VULNERABILITIES** |
| ------------------- |

1. Passwords
2. Public posts
3. Privacy Settings
4. Tags
5. Check-ins: Check-ins by you or people close to you can disclose your location
6. Messenger: auto pings location if you double click on a message
7. Phishing attempts
8. Photo Recognition

| **WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT** |
| ---------------------------- |

1. Log out when you are not using the account
2. Don’t upload any photos and ask anyone who takes a photo of you not to share
3. Disable automatic tagging of your name in status updates & in suggested photos
4. Disable the option for your friends to check you into places, and set your check-ins as visible only to you - read how[ here](http://lifehacker.com/5616395/how-to-disable-facebook-places).
5. Go to the privacy settings (see References) and set them to the highest level.
6. Deactivate location sharing for messenger app on your phone - see[ here](http://www.howtogeek.com/219611/how-to-turn-off-facebook-messengers-location-tracking-if-it-is-on/) for instructions.
7. Don’t login to your account on a public computerUse two-step verification
8. Click the padlock icon located in the top right corner and select the ‘More Settings’ link or log into facebook on your browser and follow this [link](https://www.facebook.com/settings) or[ see this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e66q4QBjSdo)
9. Use where you’re logged in to tell if someone else is logged into your account.

   ***High threat level:*** Download your profile information\\/data in case you need it as evidence in a legal case, then deactivate or delete your account.

### Privacy Settings

**Who can see my stuff?**

![](/files/-LA9RWe_LUwTm41ynZhV)

**Who can contact me?**

![](/files/-LA9RWff3MhOcB4qDy_e)

**How do I stop someone from bothering me?**

![](/files/-LA9RWgmsIqPNDQB6eaq)

## Twitter

| **VULNERABILITIES** |
| ------------------- |

1. Password
2. Location Settings
3. Anyone else tagging you
4. Check-ins
5. Phishing attempts
6. Integrating apps
7. Harassment

| **WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT** |
| ---------------------------- |

1. Two-step verification
2. Granting apps to your Twitter account may leave you vulnerable - if someone hacks into an app, they can get your Twitter login details as well. Make sure to [revoke app access ](https://twitter.com/settings/applications)under ‘Apps’ on your Twitter account
3. Block harassers using [Block Together](https://blocktogether.org/) ; [The Twitter Safety Center](https://about.twitter.com/safety) ; [Guide to reporting on Twitter](https://support.twitter.com/groups/56-policies-violations/topics/238-report-a-violation/articles/15789-how-to-report-violations#) ; [Abusive behavior and violent threats](https://support.twitter.com/forms/abusiveuser) ; [Private information](https://support.twitter.com/forms/private_information)

   ***High threat level:*** delete account

### Privacy settings

![](https://github.com/chayn/advanced-diy-privacy-for-every-woman/tree/8f17d47b88e5e5b5d5b3f02c1bddcfce14cc2a53/assets/Twitter%20-%20Security%20and%20privacy.gif)

## Google Account

| **VULNERABILITIES** |
| ------------------- |

1. Tracking
2. Location settings
3. Privacy settings
4. Phishing attempts 

| **WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT** |
| ---------------------------- |

1. Log out when you are not using the account Two-step verification
2. Don’t upload any photos and ask anyone who takes a photo of you not to share
3. Disable automatic tagging
4. Use highest security settings details in the References Section
5. Don’t login to your account on a public computer

   ***High threat level:*** delete account

## Foursquare or other check-in apps

| **VULNERABILITIES** |
| ------------------- |

1. Password
2. Anyone else checking you in
3. Check-ins

| **WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT** |
| ---------------------------- |

1. Delete/uninstall check-in apps from your phone
2. If you need to use it, access without an account