Your Digital Self, Reclaimed
The Power of Your Digital Self
Your digital self is more than just data – it is a valuable reflection of who you are and what you love and care about. But in today’s world, companies have taken control of your digital self, putting your privacy and freedom at risk. This is called surveillance capitalism. With Privact, you take back control of your digital self. Say goodbye to hidden tracking and forced consent – your data stays on your devices, under your reign.
Privact is here for you to reclaim your digital self.
Join the Privact Ecosystem. Here you’re not just a user – you’re the master of your digital self and a catalyst for positive societal change. Experience a world where privacy and personalization coexist. Support ethical research and help build a just and free world.
This is the true power of your digital self.
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Why join the Privact Ecosystem?
Full Ownership: Your Data, Your Rules
Your data is yours – from browsing history to fitness stats. With Privact’s local-first approach, your data lives securely on your devices – not on externally controlled cloud servers. You can correct, delete, or update it at any time because Privact gives you complete ownership of your digital self.
Transparent Control: Your Choices, Your Privacy
You decide which products or services can access your data. With clear permissions and no hidden policies, Privact ensures you always know what’s being shared and why. You can change your preferences at any time – it’s your choice.
Privacy-Powered Personalization: Better Products, Your Way
Privact helps you enjoy products with a unique and perfectly personalized experience without sacrificing your privacy. Share only the data you’re comfortable with and be rewarded with relevant recommendations and content – all on your terms.
Ethical Impact: Support Research, Preserve Privacy
Use your anonymized data to drive research that reflects your values—not the agendas of tech giants. With strong encryption and Privact’s secure protocols, researchers gain only aggregated and consent-based insights while your personal data remains private. Make a meaningful social impact while protecting your digital self.
Zero Obligations: Freedom to Join, Freedom to Leave
With Privact, your freedom comes first – no fees, no contracts, no strings attached. We don’t even know you’ve joined. If you ever want to leave, back up your data and delete all Privact software. Using Privact is entirely on your terms.
A Step-by-Step Guide
Own Your Digital Self with Privact
Ready to own your digital life? Joining the Privact Ecosystem is designed to be a straightforward and empowering process. Follow these steps to align with cutting-edge privacy standards and reclaim ownership of your digital self.
1. Look for the Privact Seal
The Privact Seal is your guide to a privacy-respecting digital life. It guarantees that any product or service that carries the seal meets Privact’s strict standards for data processing and storage. Carefully vetted by the Privact Foundation, the Seal builds trust and user empowerment – helping you take control of your digital self.
2. Easy Onboarding
Ready to own your data? Use any Privact-compliant product or service and install our Free and Open Source Software with just a few clicks. The software guides you through every step and helps you unlock the full potential of Privact to integrate privacy, personalization and security.
3. Your Data, Your Benefits
With Privact, you can easily define what data a product or service can access – it’s like granting permissions on your smartphone. In return, you enjoy personalized product experiences that are tailored to your digital self.
4. Turn Your Data Into Social Good
You decide what research you want to support with your digital self. Privact makes it easy for you to set consent criteria. Our protocols ensure that your personal data remains private, while researchers only receive aggregated insights. Contribute to ethical research and make a positive impact on society.
5. Your Digital Self in One Place
The unified Privact dashboard makes it easy to access and manage your digital self. Whether your personal data is stored locally or in the cloud, you always have complete visibility and control.
6. Leave Privact Anytime
Joining Privact means freedom, not obligation. If you ever decide to leave, simply backup your data and uninstall the software. With Privact, you’re always in the driver’s seat.
Your Questions, Answered
What is Privact and what does it do for me?
Privact is a new kind of digital ecosystem that puts you in control of your data, helps you personalize your online experiences, and supports ethical research, all while protecting your privacy.
How does Privact protect my privacy?
Privact prioritizes storing your data locally on your devices. You can still choose to store some or all of your data (e.g. for backup purposes) in clouds of your choice – just like you don’t keep all your money at home, but also in bank accounts. This puts you back in control of who has access to your data.
Is Privact free to use?
Yes! There are no membership fees, contracts, or hidden commitments. Privact is completely free for users.
Is Privact Free Software?
Yes! All software published by Privact is free and open-source software, giving users the freedom to use, study, modify, and distribute the software.
Can I still use my favorite apps?
Yes! You can still use your favorite apps. While we encourage you to look for the Privact Seal, indicating privacy-conscious products, you can also use apps without the seal. However, Privact can only help protect your digital self when you use products and services within the Privact Ecosystem.
How do I know the Privact Seal is trustworthy?
The not-for-profit Privact Foundation audits all seal holders. Violations result in immediate removal.
How do I join the Privact Ecosystem?
Look for the Privact Seal when choosing products and services. This seal indicates that the product respects your privacy and gives you control over your data. Once you use a Privact-Sealed product, it will guide you through the process of installing the Privact software and joining the ecosystem.
What do I need to do to use Privact?
Simply install the Privact software and choose products and services that are part of the Privact Ecosystem, indicated through the Privact Seal.
What happens to my data when I join the Privact Ecosystem?
Your personal data is primarily stored locally on your device, giving you greater control over who can access it. In the rare instances where cloud storage is necessary, it will always require your explicit and informed consent.
How do I control what data is shared with products and services?
The Privact software allows you to grant or deny access to your data, similar to granting app permissions on your smartphone.
How does Privact help me personalize my online experiences?
By granting products and services access to your data, you can unlock enhanced, personalized experiences tailored to your preferences.
Can I correct mistakes or delete data stored within Privact?
Yes! The Privact software allows you to access all your data in one place, whether stored locally or in the cloud, and make corrections, add information, or delete what you no longer want.
Still have questions?
Feel free to email us anytime – we are here to help!