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Can you promote in r/privacy?

Privacy in the digital age (this is not a SECURITY subreddit, and PUBLIC data, closed source, etc is off-topic)

The short answer

Do not post promotional messages or reply as a vendor; instead provide neutral, non-commercial privacy guidance and direct people to official support channels if needed.

What works here

  • General privacy discussion and education
  • Citing credible sources and news (use original titles)
  • Donations to privacy orgs (as listed)
  • High-level, non-product-specific advice about privacy tools

What gets posts removed

  • Advertising your product, service, startup, or linking to it
  • Naming, recommending, reviewing, or comparing specific VPN/proxy/crypto providers
  • Posting apps, surveys, fundraising, or solicitations without prior mod approval
  • Using sockpuppets, astroturfing, or attempting to evade filters

Where this comes from

View the current official rules on Reddit

No Self-Promotion

Rule forbids advertising/marketing products, services, affiliate links, creator promotion; violation can result in immediate ban.

No Naming/Recommendations for VPN/Proxy/Crypto

Rule disallows naming, recommending, reviewing, or comparing specific providers and auto-filters mentions.

App Posts and Promotions Restricted

App-related posts (including open-source) are on hold and not allowed for promotion.

Surveys/Fundraising Require Approval

Fundraising, surveys, petitions, and data-collection posts need prior approval and are likely rejected.

Closed-source software discouraged

Promotion of closed-source privacy software is explicitly not welcome.

Official rules of r/privacy

  1. 01R1: Stay On Topic
  2. 02R2: Not Tech Support
  3. 03R3: No Self-Promotion Or Other Promotional Content
  4. 04R4: Fueling Conspiracy Thinking Isn’t Healthy
  5. 05R5: Use Original, Credible Source And DO NOT Editorialize The Title
  6. 06R6: Topic Already Covered
  7. 07R7: No Closed-Source Or Beta Software
  8. 08R8: No discussion of alternative mobile/phone OS/ROMs
  9. 09R9: No Discussion Of Specific VPN, Proxy, Or Cryptocurrency
  10. 10R10: No Discussion Of Illegal Or Harmful Activities.
  11. 11R11: No Astroturfing Of Any Kind
  12. 12R12: Be Civil And Respectful. Don't Promote Hate
  13. 13R13: Requests To Post About Apps Are On Hold, This Includes Open-Source
  14. 14R14: Fundraising/Surveys/Petitions Require Approval Before Posting
  15. 15R15: Moderator Discretion

Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 24, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.

Read the Intoru research and correction methodology.

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