Overview
Control your privacy and security with comprehensive settings for account protection, data sharing, and visibility.
Accessing Security Settings
Desktop
- Click your profile icon
- Select Settings
- Navigate to Security tab
Mobile
- Tap hamburger menu (☰)
- Tap Settings
- Tap Security
Account Security
Password
- Change password anytime
- Minimum 12 characters
- Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers
- Password strength indicator
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Go to Security → Two-Factor Auth
- Choose method: App or SMS
- Scan QR code (for app)
- Enter verification code
- Save backup codes
Desktop
- Full setup wizard
- QR code displayed large
- Test before enabling
- Download backup codes
Mobile
- Camera for QR scan
- SMS auto-verification
- Biometric to access backup codes
- Push notification option
Login Security
Active Sessions
- View all logged-in devices
- Location and browser info
- Last activity timestamp
- Sign out individual sessions
Login History
- All login attempts
- Success and failures
- IP addresses logged
- Suspicious activity alerts
Security Alerts
- Email on new device login
- Alert on password change
- Notification on security changes
- Weekly security digest
Privacy Settings
Profile Visibility
| Setting | Who Sees Your Profile |
|---|---|
| Public | Anyone on platform |
| Connections | Your network only |
| Private | Only you |
Data Sharing
- Usage analytics (opt in/out)
- Personalization features
- Third-party integrations
- Marketing communications
Mobile Security
Biometric Login
- Face ID / Touch ID
- Enable in Security settings
- Required for sensitive actions
- Fallback to password
App Lock
- Auto-lock after inactivity
- Require auth to open app
- Lock specific features (vaults)
- Quick lock in menu
Touch Actions
- Tap session: View details
- Swipe left: Sign out session
- Long-press setting: Get more info
Data Protection
Data Export
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Export Data
- Select data types
- Request export
- Download when ready (email notification)
Account Deletion
- Go to Settings → Privacy → Delete Account
- Review what will be deleted
- Enter password to confirm
- 30-day grace period
Data Retention
- Active data: Kept while account exists
- Deleted items: Purged after 30 days
- Backups: Encrypted, 90-day retention
- Logs: Anonymous after 1 year
Compliance
GDPR (EU Users)
- Data portability
- Right to erasure
- Consent management
- DPA available
CCPA (California)
- Do not sell my data option
- Access your data
- Deletion requests
- Opt-out mechanisms
Tips
- Enable 2FA for best protection
- Review active sessions monthly
- Use unique, strong password
- Keep backup codes secure offline
