Protect your privacy and control who sees your profile

Knowing who's watching is useful... but knowing how to protect yourself is vital.

Now that you know who can view your profile, it's time for the most important step: close the doors that you had open without realizing it.

Because yes, monitoring your activity can be harmless… but it can also be a gateway to intrusions, misunderstandings, or real risks.

Protecting your profile does not mean disappearing, but take complete control of what you show, to whom, and how.

Mistakes that make you visible without you realizing it

Often, our information is more exposed than we think.
And the worst part: we don't do it intentionally, but out of ignorance.

Here are the most common mistakes that make you vulnerable on social media:

• Public profile without filters: Anyone can see your posts, photos, friends lists and even comments.
• Accepting requests from strangers: Even without speaking, these people access your personal content.
• Have location enabled on posts: Every time you upload a photo or story, you indicate where you are.
• Make your interactions visible: Likes and comments on other accounts are also publicly accessible.
• Not checking labels: They can tag you in content you don't approve of and display it on your profile without you knowing.

Correcting these basic errors is the first step to protect your digital privacy.

How to configure your networks for greater privacy

Most social networks offer specific settings to protect your account.
The problem is that few users use them correctly.

Here's a quick guide by platform:

Instagram:

• Go to Settings > Privacy
• Activate "Private Account"
• Check "Status Activity" and turn it off if you don't want them to see when you're online.
• Under “Interactions,” configure who can comment or send you messages.
• In “Tags”, activate manual review

Facebook:

• Go to Settings > Privacy
• Limit who can see your old posts
• Adjust who can search for you by email or phone number
• In “Biography and Tagging”, enable review of posts where you are mentioned
• Set up login alerts on new devices

TikTok:

• Go to Settings > Privacy
• Change your account to “Private”
• Disable the “Suggest your account to others” option
• Limit who can send you messages or see your likes
• Activate “restricted mode” if you share content with minors

These actions take minutes… but They give you complete control over who sees and what they can see.

What posts to avoid if you don't want to be tracked

In addition to setting up your profile, it's also key to be mindful of the content you post.
Some posts, however innocent they may seem, can give more personal information than you imagine.

Here are some things you should avoid or control:

• Publish your location in real time: say where you are and who can share your movements with.
• Show interiors of your house, car or personal places: can give clues about your assets or routines.
• Photos of children or minors without privacy controls: Even if they are familiar, they can be shared without your permission.
• Screenshots with sensitive information: such as conversations, numbers, account data or documents.
• Very personal emotional content: which can be interpreted, shared or misused out of context.

Posting is a way to express yourself, but also an open window to strangers.
Be free, but be aware.

Monthly checklist to review your digital security

To keep your profile secure, it's recommended to review it monthly.
Here's a handy guide to help you make sure you don't forget anything:

• Is your account set to private (or with group controls)?
• Have you checked your followers list recently?
• Do you have login alerts enabled on new devices?
• Are you using a strong and unique password?
• Have you checked the apps connected to your account (external authorizations)?
• Have you disabled location in posts and stories?
• Did you check recent tags and mentions?
• Have you updated your recovery email and phone number?

It's not about being paranoid. It's about feel safe in your own digital space.

Knowing who is watching you is useful.
But knowing that only those you choose see you, is freedom.

Your social media should be a safe and comfortable extension of your life.
Today you can start taking control, reviewing your settings, and using tools that give you back the power of your privacy.

Because what is private… should only be seen by those you allow.

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