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๐ŸŒ Browser Privacy Settings

Your web browser is one of the main ways your data can be tracked online ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ. Adjusting privacy settings and using built-in or third-party tools can prevent advertisers, websites, and hackers from collecting your personal information. This guide covers step-by-step settings for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Brave, as well as tips for extensions and privacy-focused browsers ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ.

1๏ธโƒฃ General Privacy Tips for All Browsers

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Use strong, unique passwords for browser accounts.
  • ๐Ÿงน Clear cookies and browsing history regularly.
  • ๐Ÿšซ Disable third-party cookies where possible.
  • ๐Ÿ” Enable "Do Not Track" requests.
  • ๐Ÿ“Œ Avoid logging into browsers with personal accounts unless necessary.

2๏ธโƒฃ Google Chrome

2.1 Privacy Settings

  1. Settings โ†’ Privacy and Security โ†’ Cookies and other site data โ†’ Select Block third-party cookies.
  2. Settings โ†’ Privacy and Security โ†’ Security โ†’ Enable Enhanced protection.
  3. Turn on Safe Browsing to detect dangerous websites.

2.2 Extensions & Tools


3๏ธโƒฃ Mozilla Firefox

3.1 Privacy Settings

  1. Menu โ†’ Settings โ†’ Privacy & Security โ†’ Enhanced Tracking Protection โ†’ Set to Strict.
  2. Enable Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal.
  3. Regularly clear cookies and site data.

3.2 Recommended Extensions


4๏ธโƒฃ Microsoft Edge

4.1 Privacy Settings

  1. Settings โ†’ Privacy, Search, and Services โ†’ Tracking Prevention โ†’ Set to Strict.
  2. Clear browsing data regularly.
  3. Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block malicious sites.

4.2 Extensions

  • Privacy Badger
  • Ghostery
  • uBlock Origin

5๏ธโƒฃ Safari (Mac & iOS)

5.1 Privacy Settings

  1. Safari โ†’ Preferences โ†’ Privacy โ†’ Enable Prevent cross-site tracking.
  2. Block all cookies or manage exceptions as needed.
  3. Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning under Security.

5.2 Extensions

  • 1Blocker โ€“ Ad & tracker blocker.
  • Ghostery Lite for Safari.

6๏ธโƒฃ Brave Browser (Privacy-Focused)

  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking ๐Ÿ”’.
  • Shields automatically block scripts and fingerprinting.
  • Use Brave Rewards if desired, but keep shields enabled for privacy.

๐Ÿ“œ Summary Table

BrowserKey SettingsExtensions / Tools
ChromeBlock 3rd-party cookies, Enable Enhanced Protection, Safe BrowsingPrivacy Badger, Ghostery, uBlock Origin
FirefoxStrict Tracking Protection, Clear cookies, DNT signalPrivacy Badger, NoScript, uBlock Origin
EdgeStrict Tracking Prevention, SmartScreen, Clear dataPrivacy Badger, Ghostery, uBlock Origin
SafariPrevent cross-site tracking, Block cookies, Fraudulent website warning1Blocker, Ghostery Lite
BraveShields up, Block ads & trackers, Fingerprinting protectionBuilt-in
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Adjust browser privacy settings, use tracker-blocking extensions, and choose privacy-focused browsers like Brave to reduce tracking and protect your data ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒ.
Posted on: September 9, 2025