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Anonymous Mode

Privacy

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Incognito / Private Mode Tor Network Metadata

A mode that tries to hide or reduce identifying data.

Definition

Anonymous mode is a feature or setting meant to reduce how much a service can identify you.

In plain English A mode that tries to hide or reduce identifying data.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can reduce profiling, but it’s not always full anonymity.

Example

Example: A site lets you browse without logging in or saving history.