Do you know what Facebook has on you? 😈
Online security and privacy has never been more important. Facebook gathers a lot of personal data that advertisers can have access to. Mindsweeper helps you visualize your complex Facebook data in 3D and educates you on how this has happened and what you can do about it. Note that this application cannot store your information and is safe to use as long as you are safe with your data.
Currently available for both Windows and MacOS.
A few of the things you can do with this app:
- Upload your file securely and browse your data.
- The current version allows you to view in 3D the advertisers whom have your information as well as interests Facebook believes you may have.
- Visit this link and download the file for the system you will be using it on.
- If using MacOS, double click the file in Finder.
- If using Windows, right click on it and select “Extract All” , and then follow the instructions.
Before we can use the app, you will need to personally download your Facebook data. This can only be done by you. The files you will download contain valuable information (including some you might not expect). To secure your privacy, please take the following instructions:
- Use a trusted network such as your secured home network. Consider the risk of using a public WiFi network.
- Make sure to use a virus/malware free laptop. Run a virus scan and clean before you use this app.
Instructions on how to download your Facebook data can be found here as well as in your downloaded Mindsweeper folder.
When launching the application file, you may be asked which resolution you would prefer. Make sure you select the "Windowed" button. Select the Play button when you are ready.
After the game boots up, you will see the prompt to hit the "O" key.
Navigate to the folder that holds all of your Facebook Data and click Open.
In your upper right are buttons and keyboard shortcuts to change what data you'll be displaying. Move your mouse to look in your desired direction.
It is also important that you clean up information once you used this application. Do not leave the files that contain your personal information on your hard drive. Make sure to do the following:
- Delete the downloaded zip file.
- Delete the folder you extracted it to.
- Empty the trash.
- You do not have to uninstall this application as it does not store any of your personal information it visualizes.
Still have questions? How did Facebook get all this information? How can you improve your online privacy? Want to delete your Facebook?
This project is developed by these awesome contributors:
Contribution guidelines will be soon uploaded.
This app was made during our time at Code Chrysalis