Safety information

Every page on this site has a red Quick Exit button in the top-right corner. Click it, and your browser will replace the current tab with weather.com. We also push a benign address into your history so the back button does not return here on its first press.

You can also press the Esc key twice quickly (within about half a second) to trigger Quick Exit from the keyboard.

Quick Exit hides this tab. It does not erase the page from your browser history. See below for how to clear history.

• Chrome: Menu > History > History > Clear browsing data. Choose "Browsing history" and the time range.
• Firefox: Menu > History > Clear recent history.
• Safari (Mac): History menu > Clear history.
• Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings app > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Clear browsing data.

A note of caution: if your abuser monitors your history, suddenly empty history can itself raise concern. Some advocates suggest leaving benign browsing in place. Talk through what feels safer in your situation.

Private browsing prevents your local browser from storing the visit in its history, cookies, or saved form data. That helps if someone else uses the same device.

It does not hide your activity from:

• Your internet service provider (or a home Wi-Fi router an abuser controls).
• Software installed on your device (parental-control or stalkerware apps).
• Your employer if you are using a work device or network.
• Cellular carriers if you are on mobile data.

• The device feels noticeably slower or warm without explanation.
• Battery drains much faster than it used to.
• You notice apps you did not install -- sometimes hidden under generic icons.
• Settings change without you changing them.
• Your abuser seems to know things they should not.

If you suspect monitoring, consider using a friend's device, a public library computer, or a workplace device (where appropriate) to do sensitive research. Do not try to remove suspected stalkerware before talking to an advocate -- sudden removal can escalate the situation.

A Wyoming LLC protects your name in property records. But address privacy involves many other areas too. A comprehensive safety plan may include:

• Mail: Using a P.O. box or mail forwarding service so your physical address does not appear on mail or package records.
• State Address Confidentiality Program (ACP): Many states offer a substitute address for government records. A local advocate can help you apply.
• Data broker removal: Opting out of people-search sites that aggregate and sell address information. This is included in our Privacy Package and Full Service tiers.
• Voter registration and driver license: Some states allow confidential voter registration or address suppression. Check with your local elections office and DMV.
• Social media: Avoiding geotagged photos, check-ins, and public posts that reveal your neighborhood or routine.
• Court records: If you have a protective order, some jurisdictions allow address redaction. Your attorney or advocate can advise.

A trained DV advocate can help you build a plan that covers all of these areas. We are glad to be one part of that plan.

• Safety Net at NNEDV (TechSafety.org) -- guides on phone, computer, and account safety written for survivors.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline -- 24/7 chat, call, or text. Technology safety advice available.
• Coalition Against Stalkerware -- information about consumer-grade spyware and how to spot it.
• NACSA -- Address Confidentiality Programs -- find your state's Address Confidentiality Program.