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What Is Tracking on Microsoft Edge?
Microsoft Edge collects browsing data through cookies, trackers, and site permissions to improve user experience and ad targeting. Disabling tracking helps limit how websites collect and use your personal information.
Why Turn Off Tracking on Edge?
- Improve Privacy: Prevents websites from tracking your online activity.
- Reduce Targeted Ads: Stops advertisers from collecting data for personalized ads.
- Enhance Security: Lowers the risk of online tracking, profiling, and data breaches.
Steps to Turn Off Tracking on Microsoft Edge
What It Protects Against
- Third-Party Trackers: Stops websites from collecting browsing habits.
- Targeted Advertising: Reduces ad tracking based on search history.
- Online Profiling: Prevents sites from storing user behavior and preferences.
Recommended Product: Privacy-Focused Search Engines
Use DuckDuckGo or Brave Search for tracking-free browsing.
Additional Tips
- Regularly review site permissions under Edge’s Site Settings.
- Turn off location tracking in Settings > Site Permissions > Location.
- Use a VPN to further mask your online activity from trackers.
For more security tips, check out our guide on How to Turn Off Tracking on Google Chrome.
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