How to Set Up Your PrivacyHawk Account

Getting started with PrivacyHawk is simple! Follow this step-by-step guide to create your account, link your email addresses, and begin taking control of your online privacy.

Step 1: Download the PrivacyHawk App

1. On Your Mobile Device:

   • Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and search for "PrivacyHawk."
   • Download and install the app on your device.
     
     

2. On the Web App:

   • Go to https://app.privacyhawk.com and follow the instructions to create an account.

 

Step 2: Create Your Account

1. Open the App or Web App:

   • Launch the PrivacyHawk app on your device or access the web app form your preferred mobile or desktop browser.
     
     

2. Sign Up:

   • For Apple and Web App users, you have the option to sign in using your Apple ID or an Apple Private Relay email.
   • For Android users, you’ll sign in using a Google email address.
     
     

3. Receive Your Welcome Email:

   • After signing up, you’ll receive a welcome email from PrivacyHawk. This email will include the email address you used to create your account.
   • Save this welcome email for future reference—it can help you access your account from a different device later.

Step 3: Run Your First Privacy Scan

1. Submit Your Initial Information:

   • Enter basic details like your name, age, and location when prompted.
   • PrivacyHawk uses this information to identify data brokers currently holding your personal information.
     
     

2. Review Your Privacy Scan Results:

   • The scan will reveal which data brokers have access to your information.
   • Evaluate these results to decide whether to remain a free user or upgrade to Premium or Platinum based on your needs and budget.
     
     

3. Consider Upgrading Your Plan:

   • If you click the Remove Me from All button, you’ll be prompted to the upgrade screen, which provides detailed information and pricing for our Premium and Platinum tiers.

Step 4: Set Up the Reduce My Digital Footprint Tool

1. Link Your Email Accounts:

   • You can link up to three email addresses from Google, Microsoft, or Yahoo domains for free.
     
     

2. Run Your First Digital Footprint Scan:

   • The tool scans your linked email accounts to identify companies that might be holding your information within the main inbox in the email addresses you linked preivously..
     
     

3. Opt-Out Requests:

   • Free users can send up to 10 opt-out requests through this tool.
   • Unlimited opt-out requests are available only to Premium and Platinum users.

Step 5: Configure Your Settings

1. Enable Notifications:

   • Turn on alerts to receive updates about privacy risks, actions needed, and new scan results.
     
     

2. Select Your Subscription Plan (Optional):

   • Explore free features or upgrade to the Premium or Platinum plans for enhanced protection.

Need Help?
If you encounter any issues while setting up your PrivacyHawk account, contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.