Features
McAfee Privacy & Identity Guardian is a unique solution for enhancing the protection of your personal info and data. Designed with a feature set that helps close off sources of data that are increasingly popular among cybercriminals, McAfee Privacy & Identity Guardian proactively helps prevent potential ID theft and fraud. It monitors your personal info on the dark web with timely alerts, helps protect you if it detects a suspicious link in your text messages, regularly scans people search sites for info like your home address, age, and names of relatives. We'll let you know which sites are collecting and selling your data without consent and automatically request removal, so you can feel more confident that your privacy is protected from identity thieves, hackers, and spammers. Plus stay in control of your privacy on social media with Social Privacy Manager. We'll help you adjust more than 100 privacy settings across your social media accounts in just a few clicks. Get recommendations based on how you want to engage online, so you can rest assured that your personal info is only visible to the people you want to share it with.
McAfee Privacy & Identity Guardian is focused protection to protect your identity and privacy online. It works by monitoring your personal information and alerting you to potential threats. It also provides you with tools to manage your privacy settings and remove your personal data from data broker sites.
Personal Data Cleanup (full-service removal)
Know how much of your data is online, and which companies are selling it. Your personal data will be scanned and automatically requested to be removed from data broker sites.
Protection from scams and identity theft
Faster and broader detection for your identity, including AI-powered Text Scam Detector. We can even block risky links if you accidentally click.
Web protection
Keep your personal info private using our color-coded links to guide you away from dangerous websites on search results and social media pages. We'll help protect you from phishing attacks, tech scams, and even block downloads that might contain viruses.
Social Privacy Manager
Easily adjust over 100 social media privacy settings in just a few clicks to safeguard your personal info.
Online account cleanup (scans)
Protect your personal info from data breaches by finding and requesting the deletion of your data from unused accounts.
24/7 customer support
Provides access to customer support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help you with any issues or questions you may have.
Instant code download
Digital code and activation instructions will be emailed to you after purchase.
Subscription and auto-renewal notice
Subscription automatically renews annually to provide hassle-free protection. A payment method is required to complete activation, but don't worry, you won't be charged at that time.
You will be charged 30 days before the subscription ends and annually thereafter at the renewal price applicable. We will remind you 30 days before you are charged. You can cancel any time from your 'My Account' page by logging in to mcafee.com.
Specifications
Key Specs
Number of Users1Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS, Chrome, Mac OS, WindowsSoftware FormatDigitalSubscription Period1 Year
General
Product NamePrivacy & Identity Guardian (1 User) Privacy and Identity Software (1-Year Subscription with Auto-Renewal)BrandMcAfeePublisherMcAfeeModel NumberMCA950800V008
Features
Included Mobile App(s)trueProtection Type(s)Privacy, PasswordReal-Time ProtectiontrueFirewall TypeNoneIn-Software PurchasesSubscription renewalsLanguage(s)English
Purchase Rights
Number of Users1
Compatibility
Operating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOS, Chrome, Mac OS, WindowsSoftware FormatDigital
Requirements
System RequirementsX64 processors: Windows 11 and Windows 10 (RS5) and newer; ARM64 processors: Windows 11 and newer; Build 4.17.1 or higher: macOS 10.15 and above; Android smartphones and tablets 9 or higher; Apple iOS 15 or later; ChromeOS 102.0.5005 and higherSubscriptiontrueSubscription Period1 YearDigital Delivery TypeDownloadDownload RequirementsInternet connection
Other
UPC731944755281
Questions & Answers (6)
Q: How do I cancel after one year. ? (1 answers)
A: Hi Gary, at any point, you can cancel your subscription by going to your McAfee account via the app or mcafee.com. If you need any help, please contact us at mcafee.com/support. Thanks!Q: How many devices can I install on? I have desktop, iPad and iPhone do I need 3 licenses? (1 answers)
A: Hi Alec - Privacy & Identity Guardian can be installed on unlimited devices. The license is for 1-user which means it will be linked to one email address to help reduce the risk of identity theft with identity monitoring and personal information cleanup. If you have any other questions, please contact us at mcafee.com/support.- A: Privacy & Identity Guardian is a web based protection so there is nothing to install. Simply visit www.mcafee.com/activate and enter your email and activation code then follow the steps on your screen to activate. If you need any help please contact us at service.mcafee.com. Or reach out to Best Buy directly to ask about your Membership benefits. Thanks!
Q: Do I need both Webroot and McAfee? (1 answers)
A: McAfee Privacy & Identity Guardian includes focused identity and privacy features but does not include antivirus protection. You can use McAfee Privacy & Identity Guardian with Webroot's antivirus or try McAfee+ Advanced which is all-in-one protection.Q: how do I locate antivirus monitoring panel? (1 answers)
A: McAfee Privacy & Identity Guardian does not include antivirus protection. It is only identity and privacy protection. If you're looking for all-in-one protection, we recommend McAfee+. Thanks!Q: Does this offer anti virus. (3 answers)
A: Hi Joyce, Yep, the McAfee Privacy & Identity Guard does include antivirus protection. It's part of the package with their Advanced and Premium plans.
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