Reduce Your Digital Footprint

Why

Every online account, social media profile, and web service you use creates digital breadcrumbs that can be exploited. Old, forgotten accounts are especially vulnerable - they often have weak passwords, outdated security, and may have been compromised without your knowledge. Reducing your digital footprint limits attack surfaces and protects your privacy.

Action

• List all online accounts you can remember (email, social media, shopping, forums, apps).
• Search your email for “welcome” or “verify your account” messages to find forgotten accounts.
• Check password manager for old, unused accounts.
• Visit JustDeleteMe.xyz for instructions on deleting accounts from popular services.
• For accounts you can’t delete, remove personal information and use fake data.
• Delete or privatize old social media posts and photos.
• Unsubscribe from unnecessary email lists and newsletters.
• Remove your information from people search sites like Whitepages, Spokeo, and BeenVerified.
• Consider using DeleteMe or similar services for comprehensive removal.
• Document accounts you’re keeping in your password manager.

Remember

Focus on accounts that contain sensitive information first: financial services, healthcare, government sites, and anywhere with your SSN or payment details. For accounts you must keep, ensure they have strong, unique passwords and 2FA enabled.