Getting started with PrivacyHawk is simple! Follow this step-by-step guide to create your account, link your email addresses, and begin taking control of your online privacy.
Step 1: Download the PrivacyHawk App
On Your Mobile Device:
Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for "PrivacyHawk."
Download and install the app on your device.
On the Web App:
Go to https://app.privacyhawk.com and follow the instructions to create an account.
Step 2: Create Your Account
Open the App or Web App:
Launch the PrivacyHawk app on your device or access the web app form your preferred mobile or desktop browser.
Sign Up:
For Apple and Web App users, you have the option to sign in using your Apple ID or an Apple Private Relay email.
For Android users, you’ll sign in using a Google email address.
Receive Your Welcome Email:
After signing up, you’ll receive a welcome email from PrivacyHawk. This email will include the email address you used to create your account.
Save this welcome email for future reference—it can help you access your account from a different device later.
Step 3: Run Your First Privacy Scan
Submit Your Initial Information:
Enter basic details like your name, age, and location when prompted.
PrivacyHawk uses this information to identify data brokers currently holding your personal information.
Review Your Privacy Scan Results:
The scan will reveal which data brokers have access to your information.
Evaluate these results to decide whether to remain a free user or upgrade to Premium or Platinum based on your needs and budget.
Consider Upgrading Your Plan:
If you click the Remove Me from All button, you’ll be prompted to the upgrade screen, which provides detailed information and pricing for our Premium and Platinum tiers.
Step 4: Set Up the Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool
Link Your Email Accounts:
You can link up to three email addresses from Google, Microsoft, or Yahoo domains for free.
Run Your First Digital Footprint Scan:
The tool scans your linked email accounts to identify companies that might be holding your information within the main inbox in the email addresses you linked preivously..
Opt-Out Requests:
Free users can send up to 10 opt-out requests through this tool.
Unlimited opt-out requests are available only to Premium and Platinum users.
Step 5: Configure Your Settings
Enable Notifications:
Turn on alerts to receive updates about privacy risks, actions needed, and new scan results.
Select Your Subscription Plan (Optional):
Explore free features or upgrade to the Premium or Platinum plans for enhanced protection.
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues while setting up your PrivacyHawk account, contact us at [email protected] for assistance.