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titleDoes the website have a privacy policy?

A website's privacy policy will state how data is collected on the company's website. If you're concerned about the data the website may be gathering, refer to their privacy policy. If you're unable to easily locate the website's privacy policy, the site may not be secure.

Below is an example of what appears at the bottom of most uwf.edu webpages:

example of privacy policy


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titleHow can I check if a page is behind a login?

Some web pages can be accessed only after logging in to a specific website.

To see if a web page can be accessed only after logging in somewhere,

  1. Copy the link to the web page.
  2. Open an incognito window in Google Chrome. 
  3. Paste the link in the address bar of the new incognito window
  4. Press "Enter."

If a login is required, you'll see a login screen.

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titleWhat are some tips to consider when visiting an non-secure site?

Before continuing to the tips below, please ensure that the website is legitimate by following the tips listed in the "Is the Website Legitimate?" section of this article.

  • Do not log into a website unless you trust it. 
  • If you do not feel comfortable logging into the website, do not log in.
  • If you logged into a site, be sure to log out as soon as you're finished using it.

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