> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://privacy.perkinsfund.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://privacy.perkinsfund.org/readme.md). # Privacy Paradox Privacy is a paradox As our world becomes digitized increasingly further, it's more important now than ever for individuals (as well as corporations and enterprise users) to understand the trade off at play for personal and sensitive data including digital assets when using online products and services. Abandoning privacy should not be a prerequisite for achieving security, nor should control of personal data be given up for but a small convenience when the wider implications of which can be significant given the cyber security community is continually seeing a record level of data breaches and data leaks occurring globally. The collection of articles here are designed to give any reader an understanding in simplified terms for a variety of web and app based products and digital service; * What data is being collected * How long the data is retained for * What data is disclosed and with who * Terms of Service clauses you should be aware of * Cookies deployed * Other considerations Articles have been formed from full (non-AI, human only) analysis of the products terms and policies. This catalogue of articles is being added to on a regular basis, we are open to suggestions of products you would like to be analysed and featured, reach out to @Alph4betSoup on Twitter/X or email Alphabet\[@]onlyvulns\[.]org --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://privacy.perkinsfund.org/readme.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.