Website Friend is committed to protecting user privacy, a principle championed by its founder, James Parker. Unlike many other social media platforms, Website Friend does not sell or share your data with third parties. This article explores the robust privacy settings available on Website Friend, ensuring users can control their personal information and how it is shared.
Accessing Privacy Settings
To manage your privacy settings on Website Friend, navigate to the ‘Settings & Privacy’ option in the menu. This section is divided into five tabs: General, Visibility, Privacy, Group Invites, and Export Data.
General Settings
Email & Password
In the General tab, users can update their email address and password. This is crucial for maintaining account security and ensuring that notifications reach you.
To change your password:
- Click on the “Generate password” button.
- Add your new password in the provided field.
- Click ‘Hide’ to keep your password confidential, or ‘Cancel’ to abort the process.
Visibility Settings
Profile Visibility
The Visibility tab allows you to control who can see your profile details. You can select from various options to ensure that your information is only visible to those you trust.
Privacy Options
Member Directory Listing
In the Privacy tab, you have several options to manage your presence on the platform:
- List in members directory?
- Yes: Your profile will appear in the members directory.
- No: You will not be listed in the members directory.
- List in member search?
- Yes: You will appear in directory searches.
- No: You will not appear in searches but will still be visible in the directory.
- Allow members to send me friend requests?
- Yes: Members can send you friend requests.
- No: No one will be able to add you as a friend.
- Hide your last active time?
- Yes: Your last active time will be hidden, affecting your visibility in the directory and other areas.
- No: Your last active time will be visible.
Profile Visibility Options
You can also control who can see your profile with the following settings:
- Everyone
- Logged in Users Only
- Friends Only
- My Group Members Only
- Only me (private)
Group Invites
Managing Group Invitations
In the Group Invites tab, you can control who can invite you to join groups. By default, any member can send you a group invite. If you prefer more control:
- Restrict Group Invites to Friends Only: Only your friends will be able to send you group invitations.
Export Data
Data Export Options
Website Friend allows you to export your personal data, providing full transparency and control over your information. The Export Data tab lets you request an export of the following items:
- Personal information
- Comments
- Media
- Extended Profile information
- Activity Data
- Friends
- Friend Requests (Sent)
- Friend Requests (Received)
- Group Memberships
- Pending Group Membership Requests
- Pending Group Invitations (Received)
- Pending Group Invitations (Sent)
- Private Messages
- Notifications Data
- Personal settings
To request an export:
- Click on the ‘Request personal data export’ button.
Conclusion
Website Friend’s comprehensive privacy settings ensure that you have full control over your personal information and how it is shared. From updating your email and password to managing who can see your profile and send you friend requests, Website Friend prioritises user privacy. The platform’s commitment to not selling or sharing data with third parties, combined with robust privacy options, makes it a trustworthy and user-friendly social network. Explore the privacy settings today and take control of your online presence on Website Friend.