GeckoAdvisor is your personal privacy and security assistant. This comprehensive guide will help you get the most out of GeckoAdvisor's powerful features.
What is GeckoAdvisor?
GeckoAdvisor is an intelligent privacy audit tool that scans your device and provides actionable recommendations to improve your digital security. Think of it as a health checkup for your privacy posture.
Installation and Setup
Web Version
- Visit geckoadvisor.com
- Click "Start Free Audit" to begin your first scan
- Grant necessary permissions for browser-based checks
- Wait for the initial scan to complete (typically 2-3 minutes)
Desktop Application (Coming Soon)
Our desktop application will provide deeper system-level insights and continuous monitoring. Join the waitlist to be notified when it's available.
Understanding Your Privacy Score
GeckoAdvisor assigns you a privacy score from 0-100 based on multiple factors:
- 90-100 (Excellent): Your privacy configuration is outstanding
- 70-89 (Good): Strong privacy with minor improvements available
- 50-69 (Fair): Moderate protection with several recommended actions
- Below 50 (Needs Improvement): Significant vulnerabilities detected
Key Features Explained
1. Browser Privacy Check
This feature analyzes your browser settings and extensions:
- Detects tracking cookies and third-party scripts
- Identifies browser fingerprinting attempts
- Checks for privacy-focused extensions
- Verifies HTTPS usage and certificate validity
2. Device Security Scan
Examines your device's security configuration:
- Operating system update status
- Firewall and antivirus status
- Open ports and network vulnerabilities
- Disk encryption status
3. App Permissions Audit
Reviews permissions granted to installed applications:
- Identifies apps with excessive permissions
- Highlights potential privacy risks
- Suggests permission revocations
- Monitors permission changes over time
4. Network Analysis
Monitors your network activity for privacy concerns:
- DNS leak detection
- VPN connection verification
- Unusual outbound connections
- Known tracking domains
Taking Action on Recommendations
Each issue detected by GeckoAdvisor includes:
- Severity Level: Critical, High, Medium, or Low
- Clear Explanation: What the issue is and why it matters
- Step-by-Step Fix: Detailed instructions to resolve the issue
- Impact Assessment: How fixing this will improve your privacy score
Pro Features
Upgrade to GeckoAdvisor Pro for advanced capabilities:
- Continuous Monitoring: Real-time alerts for privacy changes
- Historical Tracking: See how your privacy score evolves over time
- Multi-Device Dashboard: Manage privacy across all your devices
- Priority Support: Get help from our privacy experts
- Custom Policies: Create automated privacy rules
Best Practices
- Run Regular Scans: Check your privacy weekly or after major system changes
- Prioritize Critical Issues: Address high-severity findings first
- Enable Notifications: Get alerted to new privacy threats
- Share Results: Help friends and family improve their privacy
- Stay Informed: Read explanations to understand privacy concepts
Common Questions
Is my data uploaded during scans?
No. GeckoAdvisor performs all analysis locally on your device. Only anonymous, aggregated statistics are sent to improve our detection algorithms.
How long does a scan take?
A basic scan takes 2-3 minutes. Comprehensive scans (Pro feature) can take 10-15 minutes for thorough analysis.
Can I use GeckoAdvisor on mobile?
Our mobile app is currently in development. The web version works on mobile browsers with limited functionality.
Get Started Today
Ready to take control of your privacy? Start your free audit now and discover how secure your digital life really is.