PrivacyWatch Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is PrivacyWatch?
  2. How much does PrivacyWatch cost?
  3. What will show up on my credit card statement?
  4. When should we expect emails from PrivacyWatch?
  5. What kinds of things will I receive emails about?
  6. How do I subscribe?
  7. How do I stay private while still using Facebook? What settings do I change?
What is PrivacyWatch?

PrivacyWatch from Abine uses the latest monitoring tools and a team of privacy experts to constantly assess changes to Facebook's data use policy and controls, delivering up-to-date reports and easy-to-follow tips to your inbox that help you keep your private information just that -- private.

How much does PrivacyWatch cost?

A PrivacyWatch subscription is $10 for a full year.

What will show up on my credit card statement?

On your credit card statement you will see a charge from Abine. That’s us! Abine makes PrivacyWatch as well as other tools to protect your privacy. You can learn more by exploring our website.

When should we expect emails from PrivacyWatch?

With your PrivacyWatch subscription, Abine’s privacy experts will update you whenever there is a change to Facebook's Data Use Policy or privacy controls. In addition, we send you exclusive tips and how-tos from our experts about how to protect yourself on Facebook. You can expect to receive an email approximately twice a month.

What kinds of things will I receive emails about?

PrivacyWatch will alert you any time Facebook changes its Data Use Policy and/or privacy controls. These emails help you take control of your Facebook privacy with step by step instructions. PrivacyWatch also provides exclusive first access to the latest tips for improving your privacy on Facebook.

How do I subscribe to PrivacyWatch?

Visit the signup page, enter your e-mail and proceed through the check out.

How do I stay private while still using Facebook? What settings do I change?

Great question. We have a blog post (here) that outlines seven critical Facebook settings that you should manage. In brief, here are the settings you should check:

  1. Limit your sharing to friends only.
  2. Stop your friends from sharing your info.
  3. Keep your face out of Facebook's clutches.
  4. Take control of your tags and timeline.
  5. Limit the audience for your past posts.
  6. Put subscriber search on private.
  7. Stop Facebook from watching you off of Facebook, too.

Read the full blog post here.

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