1๏ธโฃ General Privacy Tips for All Browsers
- ๐ Use strong, unique passwords for browser accounts.
- ๐งน Clear cookies and browsing history regularly.
- ๐ซ Disable third-party cookies where possible.
- ๐ Enable "Do Not Track" requests.
- ๐ Avoid logging into browsers with personal accounts unless necessary.
2๏ธโฃ Google Chrome
2.1 Privacy Settings
- Settings โ Privacy and Security โ Cookies and other site data โ Select Block third-party cookies.
- Settings โ Privacy and Security โ Security โ Enable Enhanced protection.
- Turn on Safe Browsing to detect dangerous websites.
2.2 Extensions & Tools
3๏ธโฃ Mozilla Firefox
3.1 Privacy Settings
- Menu โ Settings โ Privacy & Security โ Enhanced Tracking Protection โ Set to Strict.
- Enable Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal.
- Regularly clear cookies and site data.
3.2 Recommended Extensions
4๏ธโฃ Microsoft Edge
4.1 Privacy Settings
- Settings โ Privacy, Search, and Services โ Tracking Prevention โ Set to Strict.
- Clear browsing data regularly.
- Enable Microsoft Defender SmartScreen to block malicious sites.
4.2 Extensions
- Privacy Badger
- Ghostery
- uBlock Origin
5๏ธโฃ Safari (Mac & iOS)
5.1 Privacy Settings
- Safari โ Preferences โ Privacy โ Enable Prevent cross-site tracking.
- Block all cookies or manage exceptions as needed.
- Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning under Security.
5.2 Extensions
- 1Blocker โ Ad & tracker blocker.
- Ghostery Lite for Safari.
6๏ธโฃ Brave Browser (Privacy-Focused)
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking ๐.
- Shields automatically block scripts and fingerprinting.
- Use Brave Rewards if desired, but keep shields enabled for privacy.
๐ Summary Table
| Browser | Key Settings | Extensions / Tools |
| Chrome | Block 3rd-party cookies, Enable Enhanced Protection, Safe Browsing | Privacy Badger, Ghostery, uBlock Origin |
| Firefox | Strict Tracking Protection, Clear cookies, DNT signal | Privacy Badger, NoScript, uBlock Origin |
| Edge | Strict Tracking Prevention, SmartScreen, Clear data | Privacy Badger, Ghostery, uBlock Origin |
| Safari | Prevent cross-site tracking, Block cookies, Fraudulent website warning | 1Blocker, Ghostery Lite |
| Brave | Shields up, Block ads & trackers, Fingerprinting protection | Built-in |
๐ก Tip: Adjust browser privacy settings, use tracker-blocking extensions, and choose privacy-focused browsers like Brave to reduce tracking and protect your data ๐๐.