Browser privacy is not a single switch. It is a collection of choices about site permissions, tracking, saved information, extensions, and account synchronization.

Review site permissions

Check which websites can access your location, camera, microphone, notifications, and pop-ups. Remove permissions that are no longer needed.

Understand tracking protection

Modern browsers offer controls intended to limit some cross-site tracking. Stronger settings can occasionally affect site functionality, so choose a level that fits your needs and understand how to make site-specific exceptions.

Audit extensions

Extensions can require broad access to pages you visit. Keep only extensions you trust and use, and review their permissions after major updates.

Decide what the browser should save

Browsers can store history, autofill data, passwords, payment information, and open tabs. Convenience and privacy tradeoffs differ by device, especially on shared computers.

Protect synchronization

If browser data syncs through an account, secure that account with strong authentication. Signing out of a shared device is not always enough if local data remains available.

Private browsing has limits

Private or incognito modes mainly reduce what is saved locally after the session. They do not make you invisible to websites, networks, employers, or internet providers.

A quarterly permission and extension review is a simple way to keep browser settings aligned with how you actually use the web.

Editorial note: Technology changes quickly. Check current product interfaces and official documentation before making important account or security changes.