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All content relating to privacy that applies internationally (to the best of our knowledge).

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Bonus Episode //Ā  Going Overtime with Halocard

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In this bonus episode, we air the leftover content that was cut from Episode 9 including ID verification, funding Halocard with cryptocurrency, virtual USD accounts, user exposure to the US government, entities involved in a Halocard transaction, and more. Packed with extra insight and context, we highly recommend a listen!

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Episode 9 //Ā  Private Virtual Cards in 120+ Countries with Halocard

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This episode, we speak to Ed Taylor, founder and CEO of Halocard, which allows you to create US-issued virtual Visa credit cards. Halocard is open to over 120 countries around the globe, making it a viable Privacy.com alternative. Customers can take advantage of a high acceptance rates, customizable billing names and addresses, and even physical cards with cash access.

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Episode 7 //Ā  Josh, from Side of Burritos

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This episode we chat with Josh about his YouTube channel, Side of Burritos, his podcast, In the Shell, and his privacy-respecting podcast host, Yellowball. We also discuss what he’s working on these days, his thoughts about privacy in 2026, the impacts of politics on privacy, and more.

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Episode 6 //Ā  Privacy 101: Chat Apps & Email

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Wrapping up our first batch of Privacy 101 episodes, we discuss the need for encryption in our communications, metadata, and our recommendations. Later, we reflect on the show so far, what we’ve learned, and provide a glimpse of what’s to come in the weeks and months ahead.

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App Share: Screen Time

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Note: This post marks the beginning of a new blog series we're calling 'App Share'. Posts will feature an app we have been using along with our overall thoughts, what we like or think needs improvement, etc.