(msn) If Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg can't figure out his social networking site's privacy settings after they were ripped open earlier this month, what hope is there for the rest of us? For a brief window of time, the whole world had an opening to check out (and get screen grabs) of Zuckerberg's previously private Facebook photos, in which the young CEO is seen, as Valleywag describes, "shirtless, romantic, clutching a teddy bear, and looking plastered." Story continues below “advertisement | your ad here Zuckerberg has since slammed the door on his Facebook profile's open access, and it's time for you to do the same. Most likely, you haven’t bothered clicking on the video link that offers to take you through the changes. Because hey, you’re busy. What’s more, Facebook changes its privacy policy so frequently, it’s just clicks and whistles to you now. Snap out of it! Now more than ever Facebook has your personal information flapping in the breeze; your activities, your photos, even your birthday are most likely available for anyone on God’s green Google (advertisers, identity thieves, stalkers et. al.) to see. Understanding and changing your Facebook privacy settings is less intuitive than ever. Even if you think you’re cool with your adjustments, you may not be drilling down deep enough. What’s more, privacy advocates including the American Civil Liberties Union and the Electronic Frontier Foundation contend that Facebook’s “recommended” privacy settings serve Facebook more than they serve you, the user. Here’s a guide to get you through the big stuff.

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