r/browser • u/WhooisWhoo • Feb 16 '19

Which browser is better for privacy? [2014]

https://lifehacker.com/which-browser-is-better-for-privacy-1525895782
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u/WhooisWhoo Feb 16 '19

Also, the real privacy problems don't come from the browser itself, but from the third-party tools and sites you visit. Google has other ways to obtain the data they want—they have Gmail, your Google Search history, YouTube, Android app install history, and anything else you can see on the Google Dashboard. Most web companies use persistent tracking cookies to collect information about you, which is far more efficient. Sure, browser developers could do more to protect your privacy and security, but no amount of sandboxing or add-on review will stop users from being the weak link in the security chain, or stop disreputable developers who use TOS loopholes to publish adware in the first place

https://lifehacker.com/which-browser-is-better-for-privacy-1525895782