If you are worried about someone knowing you have visited this website, please take a few minutes to read the advice below and take steps to increase your safety when using the internet, including the Stop Abuse For Everyone website.
The safest way to access the internet is in a public place, like a library or internet café, a friend’s place or at work.
History/cache file
If an abuser knows how to read your computer's history or cache files (automatically saved web pages and graphics), he or she may be able to see information you have viewed recently on the internet. You can delete this information in your browser (the software that lets you see internet pages) by changing its settings.
Each browser is different and you need to follow the instructions for the one you are using. Click on ‘Help’ in your browser’s toolbar and type in ‘clear history’ to find how.
To cover your tracks completely you can delete all the information from the cache file, as well as the pages you’ve been looking at recently. The instructions for doing this will be in the advanced section for clearing ‘cookies’ and emptying the ‘cache’. If you do this you will lose any saved passwords and logins too. This may raise suspicion.
Toolbars
Search engines keep a record of the words your have searched. Each one is different. Find out how to clear yours.
If an abuser has access to your email account, they may be able to read your incoming and outgoing mail. If you believe your account is secure, make sure you choose a password that an abuser will not be able to guess.
If an abuser sends you threatening or harassing e-mail messages, you may print them to be saved as evidence of this abuse.
Set up an email account for yourself with a free provider, use a name that only you will know and keep it secret.
