Tech Safety and Privacy
Quick Exit Buttons: What to Know
Many websites about domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking include a “quick escape” or “leave this site” button. These are designed to help you quickly switch pages if someone is nearby.
Important: Quick exit buttons do not erase browser history or prevent someone from knowing you visited the site if your device or internet activity is being monitored.
Tips to Protect Your Privacy
If you are concerned someone may be monitoring your activity, these steps may help reduce risk:
- Use a different device that the person has never accessed to assure it isn’t being monitored. This is the safest option.
- Sign out of shared accounts like Google or Facebook before visiting.
- Use private or incognito browsing and adjust browser history settings when possible.
- Delete website history if it feels safe to do so.
- Consider a VPN to add another layer of privacy.
Things to Keep in Mind
External videos and downloads may still appear in browser or account histories. For example, YouTube videos may show in your viewing history, and downloaded files may appear in your Downloads folder.
Learn More
- Wondering if your device is being monitored? Learn about computer spyware.
- For broader safety planning, visit Resources for Survivors, Family.
- Explore more guidance through NNEDV’s Technology Safety & Privacy: A Toolkit for Survivors