Your digital footprint is the trail of data you leave behind online. Over time, old accounts and unused services can accumulate, exposing your personal information to third parties. PrivacyHawk’s Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool helps you take control of your online presence by identifying and removing unwanted accounts and subscriptions.
What Is the Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool?
The Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool helps you clean up your online presence by scanning for companies found in your email addresses main inbox. You can then send opt-out requests to remove your information from these accounts, reducing your digital exposure.
Why Does It Matter?
Prevent Data Breaches
Old, unused accounts are often vulnerable to security breaches. Removing them reduces your risk of personal data exposure.
Minimize Privacy Risks
Companies that hold your data may sell or share it with other parties. By removing your information, you limit the chances of it being misused.
Reduce Unwanted Spam
Unsubscribing from old accounts helps reduce spam, marketing emails, and unwanted solicitations.
Keep Your Data Clean
Regularly using the tool helps ensure that your personal information doesn’t linger in forgotten accounts.
How the Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool Works
Link Your Email Accounts
Start by linking up to three email accounts from providers like Google, Microsoft, or Yahoo. This allows PrivacyHawk to scan your inbox for potential vulnerabilities.
Scan for Linked Accounts
PrivacyHawk will scan the accounts for companies that are found within your main inbox.
Review the Results
The tool provides a list of identified companies that may be exposing your data. Review this list and decide which companies are real vulnerabilities for you.
Send Opt-Out Requests
For each account, you can use this tool to send an opt-out request to remove your information and/or request that your information is not sold to third-parties.
You can send unlimited opt-out requests with the Premium and Platinum plans.
Track the Progress
Monitor the status of your removal requests in real-time within the app’s Processing and Actions Needed sections.
Once a request is completed, the account is removed, and your data is protected.
How to Maximize Your Privacy with the Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool
Link Multiple Email Accounts:
You can link up to three email accounts, which gives the tool a broader view of your online presence.Run Regular Scans:
Use the tool monthly to identify and remove new potential vulnerabilities.Act on Alerts Promptly:
Pay attention to notifications that require action (such as extra verification needed) to ensure requests are completed.
Need Help?
If you have any questions about using the Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool or need assistance, contact us at [email protected]. We’re happy to help!