Major Privacy is a lightweight application that can help you keep your personal data more private on Windows. Basically, the role of the program is to prevent the system from collecting too much information about how you use the PC, as well as reduce unnecessary tasks running in the background.

Make sure to install the Privacy Agent first

Before you can use the application, you are prompted to first install a driver that has the role of creating a protective layer in your OS. The developer describes the driver as a custom kernel isolation driver, meaning that it works on a deep level, at the core of your system.

Because it works as a kernel, it means that it’s capable of separating activities and processes and hence, you have more control over the Windows settings. If you did everything right, then you should be able to view the message Connected within the interface.

You can view all the information about what the tool is monitoring in a straightforward and modern interface. Each event log includes the event, time stamp, type of event that shows category or severity and a description of what exactly happened. If you don’t install the driver, you can’t manage these events, but you can still check out system listings passively.

In case you’re working with sensitive data, the application allows you to create secure storage areas on your PC where all files are encrypted. Take note that once you include data in these vaults, you can only access it when the app is running in the background.

Major Privacy can bring some additional security over network activities by controlling what kind of data can be sent and received. It uses some Windows built-in features to restrict network traffic and make sure that only the authorized apps can communicate online. Then again, keep in mind that this is solely for privacy, and it doesn’t replace your antivirus.