If you are worried that someone may be checking what you look at online, there are steps you can take to stay safer. The safest way to view this website is on a device the person you are worried about cannot access - for example at a library, at work, or on a trusted friend's phone.
The "Exit website" button
The red Exit website button is on every page of this site. Clicking it immediately takes you to a neutral website and opens a second, unrelated site in a new tab. On a keyboard you can also press the Esc key twice quickly.
Please note: the exit button does not delete your browsing history. If you think someone may check your history, follow the steps below.
Use private browsing
Private (or "incognito") browsing means the pages you visit are not saved in your history once you close the window.
- Chrome: open the menu (three dots) and choose New Incognito window, or press Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+N (Mac).
- Safari (iPhone/iPad): tap the tabs button, then Private, then the + button.
- Safari (Mac): choose File then New Private Window.
- Firefox: open the menu and choose New private window, or press Ctrl+Shift+P.
- Edge: open the menu and choose New InPrivate window.
Delete your browsing history
If you have not used private browsing, you can delete your history afterwards. Deleting only the pages from this site, rather than everything, is less likely to be noticed.
- Chrome: menu > History > History. Tick the pages you want to remove and choose Delete.
- Safari (iPhone): open the bookmarks icon, choose History, swipe left on an entry and tap Delete.
- Firefox / Edge: press Ctrl+H to open history, right-click an entry and choose Delete.
Other things to consider
- Some devices share history and passwords between phones, tablets and computers on the same account. Check your account's sync settings.
- If you email us, consider setting up a new email account that only you know about, and delete sent messages.
- Be aware of apps that can track your location or read your messages. If you are unsure, ask us or the police for advice.
- Our staff can talk you through any of this - call us in confidence.
If you are in immediate danger, always call 999. If you cannot speak, listen to the operator and tap the phone or press 55 when prompted.