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Kaycee Hill

Stop Chrome from tracking you — change these 5 settings right now

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Chrome collects data about your browsing activity, and Google isn't entirely transparent about what information it gathers. While the company keeps specific details vague, court filings over the last few years have shed light on some of the data collection happening in the background.

Chrome has faced legal challenges over its tracking practices. A 2024 lawsuit revealed the browser was collecting data even in incognito mode, which led to a settlement requiring Google to delete significant amounts of browsing data.

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