The Complete Privacy Audit: What the Internet Knows About You
The Complete Privacy Audit: What the Internet Knows About You
Every time you open a browser, you leave a trail. Here’s exactly what gets exposed — and how to check it yourself.
Layer 1: Your IP Address
Your IP address reveals:
- Your approximate city and region
- Your Internet Service Provider
- Whether you’re on a VPN or residential connection
- Your network type (mobile, fiber, cable)
Check yours: What’s My IP
Layer 2: HTTP Headers
Every HTTP request your browser makes includes headers that reveal:
- User-Agent: Your exact browser version, OS, and device type
- Accept-Language: Your language and regional preferences
- Referer: The last page you visited
- Cookies: Session tracking data
Check yours: HTTP Headers Inspector
Layer 3: Browser Fingerprinting
Even without cookies, websites can identify you through:
- Canvas fingerprint: A unique hash from how your GPU renders graphics
- WebGL: Your GPU model and driver version
- Fonts: The list of installed fonts (surprisingly unique)
- Screen: Resolution, color depth, pixel ratio
- Battery: Yes, websites can see your battery level
- WebRTC: Can leak your real IP even behind a VPN
Check yours: Browser Privacy Check
Layer 4: DNS Queries
Your DNS queries tell your ISP every domain you visit. Even with a VPN, DNS can leak:
- Misconfigured VPN split tunneling
- DNS-over-HTTPS not enabled
- VPN app bugs
Check yours: DNS Leak Test
Layer 5: Your Passwords
The weakest link is often your password:
- Common passwords are cracked in milliseconds
- Length matters more than complexity
- Keyboard patterns (qwerty, 12345) are detected instantly
Check yours: Password Strength Checker (100% client-side, nothing leaves your browser)
How to Protect Yourself
- Use a VPN with DNS leak protection enabled
- Use Firefox with Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Install uBlock Origin to block trackers
- Enable DNS-over-HTTPS in your browser
- Use unique passwords with a password manager
- Check for WebRTC leaks and disable if not needed
- Use container tabs to isolate sessions
- Clear cookies regularly or use temporary containers
All Tools
All the tools mentioned above are free, open, and respect your privacy. No accounts, no tracking, no ads.
- What’s My IP
- HTTP Headers Inspector
- Browser Privacy Check
- DNS Leak Test
- Password Strength Checker
- Website Security Scanner
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