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216 changes: 140 additions & 76 deletions src/lib/data/awesome-privacy.yml
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Store secrets and passwords on encrypted paper with distributed keys.
Designed to last generations. Open source, client-side only, works offline.

- name: 2of3 by Ente
url: https://2of3.ente.com
git: https://github.com/ente/ente/tree/main/web/apps/twoof3
openSource: true
discordInvite: z2YVKkycX3
description: |
Turn a recovery key, password, or other secret into 3 cards you can keep in
different places. Open-source, client-side only, with an offline recovery page.

notableMentions:
- name: Password Safe
url: https://www.pwsafe.org
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and a [no Javascript version](https://duckduckgo.com/html/).
Note: Search data is primarily sourced from Bing, and DDG operates from within the US.

- name: Qwant
url: https://www.qwant.com
icon: https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/1692504
iosApp: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qwant-private-search/id924470452
androidApp: com.qwant.liberty
subreddit: Qwant
tosdrId: 527
description: |
French service that aggregates Bings results, with its own results. Qwant doesn't
plant any cookies, nor have any trackers or third-party advertising. It returns
non-biased search results, with no promotions. Qwant has a unique, but nice UI.

- name: Startpage
url: https://www.startpage.com
icon: https://www.startpage.com/favicon.ico
tosdrId: 418
openSource: false
iosApp: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/startpage-private-browser/id6478921430
androidApp: com.startpage.app
description: |
Dutch search engine that searches on Google and shows the results (slightly
rearranged). It has several configurations that improve privacy during use
(it is not open source)
Dutch search engine returning primarily Google results, proxied to strip IP and identifiers.
Includes an "Anonymous View" proxy for previewing results privately.
No third-party tracking or cookies, but does have it's own bot detection and analytics.

- name: Brave Search
url: https://search.brave.com/
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or track any personal data (it is not 100% open source, but after 12 months as
a paying customer, you get a copy of the source code).

- name: PriEco
url: https://prieco.net
icon: https://prieco.net/static/img/prieco.webp
openSource: true
codeberg: https://codeberg.org/JojoYou/PriEco/
tosdrId: 9994
acceptsCrypto: true
discordInvite: 'https://discord.gg/gmUgAVkTKx'
description: |
PriEco is an independent web search engine with growing index.
It is EU-based and 100% open source. It allows customization via Goggles.

notableMentions:
- name: Qwant
url: https://www.qwant.com
description: >
French search engine, running on Bing results and the new European Search Perspective.
Contains contextual, non-tracking ads.
Privacy policy is out-dated, and Qwant does track users despite claiming not to.
See [full review](https://github.com/Lissy93/awesome-privacy/issues/45) for more info.
- name: MetaGear
url: https://metager.org
- name: YaCy
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defined in [EFAIL](https://efail.de/), so although it still considered
secure for general purpose use, for general chat, it may be better to
use an encrypted messaging or email app instead.
- name: Threema
url: https://threema.ch
description: >
A paid, business-focused Swiss messenger. The apps are open source,
but the server is proprietary.
wordOfWarning: >
Many messaging apps claim to be secure, but if they are not open source,
then this cannot be verified - and they **should not be trusted**.
This applies to [Telegram](https://telegram.org), [Threema](https://threema.ch),
This applies to [Telegram](https://telegram.org),
[Cypher](https://www.goldenfrog.com/cyphr), [Wickr](https://wickr.com/),
[Silent Phone](https://www.silentcircle.com/products-and-solutions/silent-phone/)
and [Viber](https://www.viber.com/), to name a few - these apps should not
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A browser extension that redirects popular sites to alternative privacy friendly frontends
**Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/libredirect/) - [Chrome](https://libredirect.github.io/download_chromium.html)

- name: SponsorBlock
url: https://sponsor.ajay.app
github: ajayyy/SponsorBlock
icon: https://sponsor.ajay.app/icons/icon-192x192.png?v=2190b8dd66c9e760a732842073d0a087
description: |
Crowdsourced browser extension that skips sponsored segments and other
unwanted parts of YouTube videos using community-submitted timestamps.
**Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/sponsorblock/) - [Chrome](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/sponsorblock-para-youtube/mnjggcdmjocbbbhaepdhchncahnbgone)

- name: DeArrow
url: https://dearrow.ajay.app/
github: ajayyy/DeArrow
icon: https://dearrow.ajay.app/icons/icon-192x192.png?v=6f203adf3dc83cd564c279fa5c263c62
description: |
Crowdsourced browser extension that replaces YouTube video titles and
thumbnails using community-submitted versions to stop clickbait.
**Download**: [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/dearrow/) - [Chrome](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/dearrow-better-titles-and/enamippconapkdmgfgjchkhakpfinmaj)

notableMentions:
- name: Extension source viewer
url: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/crxviewer
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use the camera to take a profile picture, but when you close the given app, those permissions
will be revoked.

- name: XPrivacyLua
url: https://lua.xprivacy.eu/
icon: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/M66B/XPrivacyLua/master/app/src/main/ic_launcher-web.png
github: M66B/XPrivacyLua
description: |
Simple to use privacy manager for Android, that enables you to feed apps fake data when
they request intimate permissions. Solves the problem caused by apps malfunctioning when
you revoke permissions, and protects your real data by only sharing fake information. Enables
you to hide call log, calendar, SMS messages, location, installed apps, photos, clipboard,
network data plus more. And prevents access to camera, microphone, telemetry, GPS and other sensors.

- name: SuperFreezZ
url: https://superfreezz.gitlab.io/
git: https://gitlab.com/SuperFreezZ/SuperFreezZ
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###########################
- name: Cloud Hosting
intro: |
Whether you are hosting a website and want to keep your users data safe,
or if you are hosting your own file backup, cloud productivity suite or
VP - then choosing a provider that respects your privacy and allows you
to sign up anonymously, and will keep your files and data safe is be
important.
Web, VPS, storage and managed app hosting, from privacy-conscious
providers that own and run their own infrastructure
services:
- name: Njalla
url: https://njal.la
url: https://njal.la/servers/
icon: https://njal.la/favicon.ico
openSource: false
securityAudited: false
acceptsCrypto: true
tosdrId: 3688
description: |
Njalla is a privacy and security-focused domain registrar and VPN hosting provider. They own and manage all their
own servers, which are based in Sweden. They accept crypto, for anonymous payments, and allow you to sign up with
OTR XMPP if you do not want to provide an email address. Both VPS and domain name pricing is reasonable, with
packages starting at $15/ month.
VPS, VPN and domain service run by njalla.srl in Costa Rica, on its own Swedish machines.
Sign up with an email or XMPP address, and pay in crypto. Njalla is the legal registrant of
domains you buy: you keep full usage rights and can transfer out, but never own them on paper.

- name: Private Layer
url: https://www.privatelayer.com
acceptsCrypto: true
- name: Bunker
url: https://getbunker.net
github: France-Nuage/plateforme
openSource: false
securityAudited: false
acceptsCrypto: false
icon: https://getbunker.net/images/en/svg/logo.svg
description: |
Offers enterprise-grade, high-speed offshore dedicated servers, they own their own data centres, have a solid
privacy policy and accept anonymous payment.
French sovereign cloud from France Nuage: managed open-source apps, PostgreSQL and
S3-compatible storage in its own datacenters. Source is public but under SSPL-1.0, which is not
OSI-approved. ISO 27001 is targeted, not held, and card-only payment means no anonymous signup.

- name: Servers Guru
url: https://servers.guru
- name: "1984"
url: https://1984.hosting
icon: https://1984.hosting/favicon.ico
openSource: false
securityAudited: false
acceptsCrypto: true
tosdrId: 8079
description: |
Servers Guru provides affordable and anonymous VPS and cloud servers with dedicated cpu resources. They accept
crypto-currencies (Bitcoin, Monero, Ethereum etc..) and don't require any personal informations. They resell from
reputable providers.
Icelandic hosting, VPS and email, running on its own network (AS44925) and hardware since 2006.
Bitcoin and Monero accepted, ISO 27001 certified, and powered by geothermal and hydro. Iceland sits
outside the 14 Eyes, and 1984 only releases data on an Icelandic court order.

- name: Bunker
url: https://getbunker.net
github: France-Nuage/plateforme
openSource: true
icon: https://getbunker.net/images/en/svg/logo.svg
- name: Infomaniak
url: https://www.infomaniak.com
icon: https://www.infomaniak.com/favicon.ico
openSource: false
securityAudited: false
acceptsCrypto: false
description: |
Sovereign open-source cloud platform (SSPL-1.0) hosted entirely in France. Offers managed
hosting of open-source apps (Grafana, Matomo, Vaultwarden, etc.) and S3-compatible object
storage. GDPR-native, ISO 27001 compliant, with no vendor lock-in.
Swiss web hosting, VPS and OpenStack cloud, from a company that builds and runs its own
datacenters and network (AS29222). ISO 27001 certified since 2018, and Swiss law keeps it outside
the 14 Eyes and the CLOUD Act. Card payment only, so there is no anonymous signup.

notableMentions: |
See also: [1984](https://www.1984.is) based in Iceland.
[Shinjiru](http://shinjiru.com?a_aid=5e401db24a3a4), which offers off-shore dedicated servers.
[Orange Website](https://www.orangewebsite.com) specialises in protecting online privacy and free speech, hosted in Iceland.
[RackBone](https://rackbone.ch) (previously DataCell) provides secure and ethical hosting, based in Switzerland.
And [Bahnhof](https://www.bahnhof.net) offers high-security and ethical hosting, with their data centres locates in Sweden.
Finally [Simafri](https://www.simafri.com/anonymous) has a range of packages, that support Tor out of the box
See also: [Bahnhof](https://bahnhof.cloud), which offers high-security hosting from its own data
centres in Sweden, but takes card and PayPal only.
[Greenhost](https://greenhost.net) runs its own network in Amsterdam, and hosts GlobaLeaks
whistleblowing platforms for journalists and NGOs.
[Exoscale](https://www.exoscale.com) is an ISO 27001 certified Swiss IaaS provider with EU zones,
though it is owned by Telekom Austria and colocates rather than owning its data centres.
[FlokiNET](https://flokinet.is) hosts in Iceland, Finland and Romania, needs no personal data
and takes Monero, but its network is tracked by threat intelligence feeds for abuse.
And [Packetra](https://packetra.com) offers hosting in Finland and Switzerland, with no identity
documents at signup and payment in Bitcoin or Monero via a self-hosted BTCPay instance, though it
is a new provider with no track record yet
(see [#749](https://github.com/lissy93/awesome-privacy/pull/749) for details).
wordOfWarning: |
The country that your data is hosted in, will be subject to local laws and regulations.
It is therefore important to avoid a jurisdiction that is part of the
[5 eyes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes) (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, US and UK)
and [other international cooperatives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes#Other_international_cooperatives)
The country that your data is hosted in will be subject to local laws and regulations.
It is therefore important to avoid a jurisdiction that is part of the 5 eyes and
[other international cooperatives](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Eyes#Other_international_cooperatives)
who have legal right to view your data.

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- name: Orange Website
url: https://www.orangewebsite.com/domain-registration.php
securityAudited: true
openSource: false
securityAudited: false
acceptsCrypto: true
icon: https://orangewebsite.com/fav.ico
description: |
Anonymous domain registration, with low online censorship since they are based outside the
14-eyes jurisdiction (in Iceland).
14-eyes jurisdiction (in Iceland). Crypto is accepted, but through third-party gateways
which reserve the right to request identity verification.


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No tracking, ads or data collection; all search and routing happen on-device. A community fork
of Organic Maps, supporting driving, cycling and hiking.

- name: Accessibility
intro: |
Accessibility software like screen readers, dictation and voice input often runs
in the cloud, sending everything you say or read to a remote server. Privacy-respecting
alternatives keep this processing on your device, so your input never leaves it.
services:
- name: Vocalinux
description: |
Offline system-wide voice dictation for Linux (X11 and Wayland).
Uses local models (whisper.cpp, Whisper, or VOSK) so microphone
audio never leaves the device. Tray app with hotkeys; GPLv3.
Currently beta software.
url: https://vocalinux.com/
github: jatinkrmalik/vocalinux
icon: https://vocalinux.com/icon-192x192.png
followWith: Linux
openSource: true

- name: Utilities
sections:
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A free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform - Lineage is light-weight, well maintained,
supports a wide range of devices, and comes bundled with Privacy Guard.

- name: CalyxOS
url: https://calyxos.org
icon: https://calyxos.org/assets/images/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png
git: https://gitlab.com/CalyxOS
tosdrId: 2558
openSource: true
description: |
An open source, de-Googled Android OS focused on privacy and security, with optional microG,
a built-in firewall and encrypted backups. Runs on select Google Pixel, Fairphone and
Motorola devices, and is developed by the non-profit Calyx Institute.

notableMentions: |
[Replicant OS](https://www.replicant.us/) is a fully-featured distro,
with an emphasis on freedom, privacy and security.
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Open source, cross-platform, offline, crypto wallet, compatible with 1000+ coins. Your private key is generated on the device, and never leaves it, all transactions are signed by the Trezor, which ensures your wallet is safe from theft. There are native apps for Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS, but Trezor is also compatible with other wallets, such as Wasabi. You can back the Trezor up, either by writing down the seed, or by duplicating it to another device. It is simple and intuitive to use, but also incredibly customizable with a large range of advanced features.
followWith: All Coins

- name: ColdCard
url: https://coldcardwallet.com/
description: |
An easy-to-use, super secure Bitcoin hardware wallet, which can be used independently as an air-gapped wallet. ColdCard is based on partially signed Bitcoin transactions following the BIP174 standard. Built specifically for Bitcoin, and with a variety of unique security features, ColdCard is secure, trustless, private, and easy-to-use. Companion products for the ColdCard include: BlockClock, SeedPlate, and ColdPower.
followWith: Bitcoin
github: Coldcard/firmware

- name: Electrum
url: https://electrum.org/
description: |
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description: An animated sprite editor & pixel art tool for Windows, macOS and Linux.
github: https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite
openSource: true

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