Safe Haven Ministries' Privacy Policy

HOW YOUR PARTNER CAN DISCOVER YOUR INTERNET ACTIVITIES

Email:

If an abuser has access to your email account, he or she may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. If you believe your account is secure, make sure you choose a password he or she will not be able to guess. If an abuser sends you threatening or harassing email messages, they may be printed and saved as evidence of this abuse. Additionally, the messages may constitute a federal offense. For more information on this issue, contact your local United States Attorney's Office.

History/Cache File:
If an abuser knows how to read your computer's history or cache file (automatically saved web pages and graphics), he or she may be able to see information you have viewed recently on the internet.

You can clear your history or empty your cache file in your browser's settings.*

Netscape:
Pull down Edit menu, select Preferences. Click on Navigator on choose 'Clear History'. Click on Advanced then select Cache. Click on "Clear Disk Cache".
On older versions of Netscape: Pull down Options menu. Select Network Options, Select Cache. Click on "Clear Disk Cache".

Internet Explorer:
Pull down View menu, select Internet Options. On General page, under Temporary Internet Files , click on "Delete Files". Under History click on "Clear History."

AOL:
Pull down Members menu, select Preferences. Click on WWW icon. Then select Advanced. Purge Cache.

Additionally, a victim needs to make sure that the "Use Inline Auto complete" box is NOT checked. This function will complete a partial web address while typing a location in the address bar at the top of the browser.

If you are using Internet Explorer, this box can be found on the MS Internet Explorer Page by clicking on the "View" icon at the top, then "Internet Options", and then the "Advanced" tab. About halfway down there is a "Use Auto complete" box that can be checked and unchecked by clicking on it.

* This information may not completely hide your tracks. Many browser types have features that display recently visited sites. The safest way to find information on the internet, would be at a local library, a friend's house, or at work.

More Online Privacy Resources

If you need to protect your privacy online you would be wise to visit and do a little research at some of the following websites.

Anonymizer.com - Surf the web and send email anonymously
Snoop Proof Email - Scrambles, locks and then shreds your email, FREE!
Privacy.net - Analyze your Internet privacy here!
Electronic Privacy Information Center - Privacy and human rights 1999
EPIC Guide - To practical privacy tools
Web Encryption - Test your browser!
The Privacy Page - Valuable information about online privacy issues
The Privacy Rights Clearing House - In-depth information and tips on personal privacy matters
What are "Cookies"? - And what are they used for?
Your Rights to Privacy - Privacy Information forum
Call for Action - Empowering consumers with a voice bigger than their own.