Silhouette of a figure with antlers sitting by a misty lake holding a map, with swans in the water and a forest in the background.

The Map Maker

“I chart before I choose.”

Like a cartographer sketching routes, you chart your digital path thoughtfully. You check policies, review settings, and make steady, practical choices that allow you to explore the online world responsibly.

Possible pitfalls

Even the most carefully drawn maps can leave gaps. The Map Maker may forget routine updates or small setting adjustments, leaving hidden doors open. By assuming that basic precautions are enough, they risk overlooking subtler threats, creating blind spots that leave parts of their digital footprint unguarded.

Privacy strategies

  • Refresh the map regularly: Update devices and software to the latest versions.
  • Revisit checkpoints: Review privacy settings more often to stay aligned with evolving risks.
  • Keep exploring: Stay open to learning new privacy practices to fill in blind spots.