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  1. ### How to Kick the Amazon Habit

    #### 1. Opt Out of Data Collection
    - Go to your Amazon account settings and opt out of personalized advertising.
    - Disable voice recording on Alexa and Echo devices.
    - Delete all existing voice recordings in the Alexa app settings.

    #### 2. Clear Browsing Data
    - Clear your browser history and cookies for Amazon-related sites.
    - Use incognito or private browsing mode when accessing Amazon (if still needed).

    #### 3. Manage Device Settings
    - Reset or factory reset any smart home devices to remove your account information.
    - Sign out of your Amazon account and factory reset Amazon devices (e.g., Fire TV) before selling or disposing of them.

    #### 4. Uninstall Amazon Apps
    - Uninstall Amazon apps from your mobile devices.
    - Uninstall any Amazon software from your desktop or laptop.

    #### 5. Review and Delete Data in Amazon Services
    - Delete all files from Amazon Drive and close your account.
    - Remove all playlists and delete your Amazon Music account.
    - Clear your watch history and delete your Amazon Video account.

    #### 6. Use Privacy Tools
    - Install and use privacy-focused browser extensions like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, and HTTPS Everywhere.
    - Use a reputable Virtual Private Network (VPN) to encrypt your internet traffic and mask your IP address when accessing Amazon or other online services (if still needed).

    #### 7. Close Your Amazon Account
    - Remove all personal information from your Amazon account profile.
    - Cancel any active subscriptions (e.g., Amazon Prime).
    - Close your Amazon account through the account settings.

    #### 8. Switch to Alternative Services
    - **Etsy**: A marketplace for handmade, vintage, and unique goods. Etsy offers a more personalized and community-driven shopping experience with better privacy practices.
    - **eBay**: A global marketplace where you can buy and sell a wide variety of items. eBay provides more control over your data and offers privacy-focused settings.
    - **Walmart**: A large retailer that offers a wide range of products. Walmart's privacy policy is generally more transparent and they provide options to manage your data.
    - **Local Independent Stores**: Support local businesses by shopping at independent stores. This not only helps the local economy but also reduces the amount of data collected by large corporations.
    - **Macy's**: A well-known department store that offers a wide range of products. Macy's has a more transparent privacy policy and provides options to manage your data.
    - **Target**: A large retailer with a strong focus on privacy. Target's privacy policy is clear and they provide options to manage your personal information.
    - **Thrive Market**: An online marketplace that focuses on healthy and sustainable products. Thrive Market is known for its privacy-friendly practices and transparency.
    - **Newegg**: A tech-focused retailer that offers a wide range of electronics and tech products. Newegg has a strong privacy policy and provides options to manage your data.

    Get some damn privacy! 🌱🔒

    #Privacy #DataProtection #DigitalWellness #Mastodon #AmazonFree #ShopLocal #Etsy #eBay #Walmart #Macy #Target #ThriveMarket #Newegg #ProtectYourData #PrivacyFirst

  2. ✍️ Image Masonry Tag Plugin for Hexo

    I love masonry layouts for displaying a bunch of images. #macy-js makes this incredibly easy and my contribution to this is a #Hexo plugin ...

    kiko.io/post/Image-Masonry-Tag