In addition to cookies necessary for this site to function, we’d like your permission to set some additional Cookies to better understand your browsing needs and improve your experience. Rest assured — we value your privacy.

In addition to cookies necessary for this site to function, we’d like your permission to set some additional Cookies to better understand your browsing needs and improve your experience. Rest assured — we value your privacy.

In addition to Cookies necessary for this site to function, we’d like your permission to set some additional Cookies to better understand your browsing needs and improve your experience. Rest assured — we value your privacy.

In addition to Cookies necessary for this site to function, we’d like your permission to set some additional Cookies to better understand your browsing needs and improve your experience. Rest assured — we value your privacy.

Cookies (not the yummy kind)

Cookies (not the yummy kind)

There are also cookies that remember more detailed information about you. Perhaps your interests, your web browsing patterns, etc. This means that a site can provide you more targeted content – often in the form of ads. There are types of cookies, called <em>third-party</em> cookies, that come from sites you’re not even visiting at the time and can track you from site to site to gather information about you, which is sometimes sold to other companies. Sometimes you can block these kinds of cookies, though not all browsers allow you to.

There are also cookies that remember more detailed information about you. Perhaps your interests, your web browsing patterns, etc. This means that a site can provide you more targeted content – often in the form of ads. There are types of cookies, called <em>third-party</em> cookies, that come from sites you’re not even visiting at the time and can track you from site to site to gather information about you, which is sometimes sold to other companies. Sometimes you can block these kinds of cookies, though not all browsers allow you to.

Websites save information about you in files called <a href="{ $cookies }">cookies</a>. They are saved on your computer for the next time you visit that site. Upon your return, the website code will read that file to see that it’s you. For example, when you go to a website, the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

Websites save information about you in files called <a href="{ $cookies }">cookies</a>. They are saved on your computer for the next time you visit that site. Upon your return, the website code will read that file to see that it’s you. For example, when you go to a website, the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

If you want, you can easily select to go online and search in private browsing mode. And when you close private browsing mode, your browsing history and any cookies are automatically erased from your device.

If you want, you can easily select to go online and search in private browsing mode. And when you close private browsing mode, your browsing history and any cookies are automatically erased from your device.

{ -brand-name-firefox } doesn’t spy on you online. We stop many known third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.

{ -brand-name-firefox } doesn’t spy on you online. We stop many known third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.

If seeing too many ads ruins your day, then the Strict mode is a better fit. This mode will block known third-party trackers and cookies in all { -brand-name-firefox } windows.

If seeing too many ads ruins your day, then the Strict mode is a better fit. This mode will block known third-party trackers and cookies in all { -brand-name-firefox } windows.

In { -brand-name-firefox }, you can block all third-party cookies or just those set by trackers. Be aware that blocking all cookies can break some sites.

In { -brand-name-firefox }, you can block all third-party cookies or just those set by trackers. Be aware that blocking all cookies can break some sites.

The Custom setting gives you the ultimate choice. You can decide what you’re blocking, including trackers, cookies and more. If you allow cookies from a website, you’ll automatically be in Custom mode.

The Custom setting gives you the ultimate choice. You can decide what you’re blocking, including trackers, cookies and more. If you allow cookies from a website, you’ll automatically be in Custom mode.

Automatically delete cookies and erase your browser history when you close it.

Automatically delete cookies and erase your browser history when you close it.

Private browsing mode opens a new browser window. When you close it, your browsing history for that window and any tracking cookies from websites you visited will be erased. <strong>{ -brand-name-firefox } Pro Tip:</strong> Don’t forget to close the private browsing window when you’re done!

Private browsing mode opens a new browser window. When you close it, your browsing history for that window and any tracking cookies from websites you visited will be erased. <strong>{ -brand-name-firefox } Pro Tip:</strong> Don’t forget to close the private browsing window when you’re done!

Private browsing mode opens a new browser window. When you close the last private browsing window, your browsing history and any tracking cookies from websites you visited will be erased. <strong>{ -brand-name-firefox } Pro Tip:</strong> Don’t forget to close all your private browsing windows when you’re done!

Private browsing mode opens a new browser window. When you close the last private browsing window, your browsing history and any tracking cookies from websites you visited will be erased. <strong>{ -brand-name-firefox } Pro Tip:</strong> Don’t forget to close all your private browsing windows when you’re done!

Leave no trace with <a href="{ $url }">Private Browsing mode</a>. When you close out, your history and cookies are deleted.

Leave no trace with <a href="{ $url }">Private Browsing mode</a>. When you close out, your history and cookies are deleted.

{ -brand-name-firefox } doesn’t spy on searches. We stop known third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.

{ -brand-name-firefox } doesn’t spy on searches. We stop known third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.

Blocks third-party tracking cookies by default

Blocks third-party tracking cookies by default

Be the master of your domain with strict content blocking. Cut off all cookies and trackers.

Be the master of your domain with strict content blocking. Cut off all cookies and trackers.

{ -brand-name-firefox } doesn’t spy on searches. We stop third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.

{ -brand-name-firefox } doesn’t spy on searches. We stop third-party tracking cookies and give you full control.

Your life, your business. { -brand-name-firefox } blocks third-party tracking cookies on { -brand-name-linux }.

Your life, your business. { -brand-name-firefox } blocks third-party tracking cookies on { -brand-name-linux }.

Give { -brand-name-firefox-focus } a try. Our super-fast privacy browser blocks many known cookies and tracking, and lets you browse the web well protected.

Give { -brand-name-firefox-focus } a try. Our super-fast privacy browser blocks many known cookies and tracking, and lets you browse the web well protected.

<strong>The art of saying no:</strong> Tell your web browser what to store and what not – for example, you might like it to save your passwords but not your browsing history. You can also choose if you want to share usage information with the browser maker and whether or not you allow cookies. BTW: When using { -brand-name-firefox }, you don’t need to worry about the latter. We already block a lot of third-party cookies by default and the privacy settings in { -brand-name-firefox } make it incredibly easy to choose between standard and rather strict preferences.

<strong>The art of saying no:</strong> Tell your web browser what to store and what not – for example, you might like it to save your passwords but not your browsing history. You can also choose if you want to share usage information with the browser maker and whether or not you allow cookies. BTW: When using { -brand-name-firefox }, you don’t need to worry about the latter. We already block a lot of third-party cookies by default and the privacy settings in { -brand-name-firefox } make it incredibly easy to choose between standard and rather strict preferences.

The easiest way to protect your privacy in all browsers is to stay below the radar of data collectors. If you’re using private/incognito mode, your browser won’t save a history of your activity on your device or cookies set during that browsing session.

The easiest way to protect your privacy in all browsers is to stay below the radar of data collectors. If you’re using private/incognito mode, your browser won’t save a history of your activity on your device or cookies set during that browsing session.

Tracking cookies are supposed to tell website owners and advertisers about your browsing behavior and what you’re interested in. It is then used to personalize your web experience. Oftentimes that means that you see customized ads, matched to your interests. Ultimately, the cookies put together a lot of information about you and store it in a profile. That may sound convenient but, unfortunately, these profiles aren’t necessarily accurate. In the best case, that means that you get less relevant ads. In the worst case, the information you see on some websites doesn’t fit your needs and expectations. Also, be aware that your profile can influence, for example, the prices at which products and services are offered to you.

Tracking cookies are supposed to tell website owners and advertisers about your browsing behavior and what you’re interested in. It is then used to personalize your web experience. Oftentimes that means that you see customized ads, matched to your interests. Ultimately, the cookies put together a lot of information about you and store it in a profile. That may sound convenient but, unfortunately, these profiles aren’t necessarily accurate. In the best case, that means that you get less relevant ads. In the worst case, the information you see on some websites doesn’t fit your needs and expectations. Also, be aware that your profile can influence, for example, the prices at which products and services are offered to you.

Automatically clear your history and cookies with Private Browsing mode.

Automatically clear your history and cookies with Private Browsing mode.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses analytics information to understand how users interact with our websites so that we can improve them, and fix any problems that arise. We may also use data from Cookies, device information, and IP addresses to help us understand how users engage with our products, services, communications, websites, online campaigns, devices, and other platforms. We will only collect analytics information and set Analytics Cookies with your consent.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses analytics information to understand how users interact with our websites so that we can improve them, and fix any problems that arise. We may also use data from Cookies, device information, and IP addresses to help us understand how users engage with our products, services, communications, websites, online campaigns, devices, and other platforms. We will only collect analytics information and set Analytics Cookies with your consent.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses Necessary Cookies only to provide essential website features, such as logging in using your { -brand-name-mozilla-account } or purchasing a software subscription at checkout. Without these technologies, essential website features may not function.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses Necessary Cookies only to provide essential website features, such as logging in using your { -brand-name-mozilla-account } or purchasing a software subscription at checkout. Without these technologies, essential website features may not function.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses Preference Cookies to honor your preferences and improve your experience when visiting our websites. They are not used for analytics purposes. Preference Cookies support features in a similar way to Necessary Cookies, however a website can still operate without them. As such, you can choose to opt out of their use.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses Preference Cookies to honor your preferences and improve your experience when visiting our websites. They are not used for analytics purposes. Preference Cookies support features in a similar way to Necessary Cookies, however a website can still operate without them. As such, you can choose to opt out of their use.

Cookies are small files containing pieces of information that are saved to your computer or device when you visit a website. { -brand-name-mozilla } uses Cookies to help make our websites work, as well as to collect information on how you use and interact with our websites, such as the pages you visit.

Cookies are small files containing pieces of information that are saved to your computer or device when you visit a website. { -brand-name-mozilla } uses Cookies to help make our websites work, as well as to collect information on how you use and interact with our websites, such as the pages you visit.

This page describes the different types of Cookies that { -brand-name-mozilla } may use, and gives you control over which types of data you agree to { -brand-name-mozilla } collecting.

This page describes the different types of Cookies that { -brand-name-mozilla } may use, and gives you control over which types of data you agree to { -brand-name-mozilla } collecting.

This page describes the different types of Cookies and similar technologies (such as pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, JavaScript, and local storage) (“Cookies”) that { -brand-name-mozilla } may use, and gives you control over which types of data you agree to { -brand-name-mozilla } collecting.

This page describes the different types of Cookies and similar technologies (such as pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, JavaScript, and local storage) (“Cookies”) that { -brand-name-mozilla } may use, and gives you control over which types of data you agree to { -brand-name-mozilla } collecting.

This page describes the different types of Cookies and similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, JavaScript, and local storage (hereafter, “Cookies”) that { -brand-name-mozilla } may use, and gives you control over which types of data you agree to { -brand-name-mozilla } collecting.

This page describes the different types of Cookies and similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, JavaScript, and local storage (hereafter, “Cookies”) that { -brand-name-mozilla } may use, and gives you control over which types of data you agree to { -brand-name-mozilla } collecting.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses { -brand-name-glean } to collect website usage data on some mozilla.org websites in order to ensure that we’re delivering the best possible user experience for our visitors. { -brand-name-glean } does not share information with any third parties. Every piece of data we collect also goes through a strict review process. You can learn more about the specific types of data we collect in the <a href="{ $dictionary }">{ -brand-name-glean } Dictionary</a>. For more information about the way we handle and share your data on { -brand-name-mozilla } websites, you can read our <a href="{ $privacy_notice }">Websites, Communications and Cookies Privacy Notice</a>.

{ -brand-name-mozilla } uses { -brand-name-glean } to collect website usage data on some mozilla.org websites in order to ensure that we’re delivering the best possible user experience for our visitors. { -brand-name-glean } does not share information with any third parties. Every piece of data we collect also goes through a strict review process. You can learn more about the specific types of data we collect in the <a href="{ $dictionary }">{ -brand-name-glean } Dictionary</a>. For more information about the way we handle and share your data on { -brand-name-mozilla } websites, you can read our <a href="{ $privacy_notice }">Websites, Communications and Cookies Privacy Notice</a>.

If you own an iPad, you probably use it for a lot of things: browsing the web, watching videos, playing games, reading books, and more. But whether you’re at home or on the go, your internet connection can expose your personal data and location to hackers, advertisers, and other third parties who can use cookies and your IP to track you.

If you own an iPad, you probably use it for a lot of things: browsing the web, watching videos, playing games, reading books, and more. But whether you’re at home or on the go, your internet connection can expose your personal data and location to hackers, advertisers, and other third parties who can use cookies and your IP to track you.