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Privacy Settings

Privacy

Tracking App Permissions Mobile Permissions Third‑Party Cookies

Controls that limit data collection and tracking.

Definition

Privacy settings are the options in apps, devices, and browsers that let you reduce tracking, limit permissions, and control sharing.

In plain English Controls that limit data collection and tracking.

Why this matters

Why it matters: These settings can significantly reduce what gets collected about you.

Example

Example: Turning off ad personalization and limiting location access.

Apps Using Privacy Settings

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Google Chrome logo

Google Chrome

Privacy Score: 40

Chrome is Google’s popular browser. It works with everything, but it’s built to integrate with Go...

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Google Drive logo

Google Drive

Privacy Score: 40

Mainstream cloud storage service from Google, tightly integrated with Google accounts and services.

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Google Photos logo

Google Photos

Privacy Score: 40

Mainstream photo storage / gallery from Google, tightly integrated with Google accounts and servi...

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Firefox logo

Firefox

Privacy Score: 72

Firefox is a privacy-friendly web browser with tracking protection. It helps you keep more contro...

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Android logo

Android

Privacy Score: 40

Mainstream mobile operating system from Google, tightly integrated with Google accounts and servi...

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Mastodon logo

Mastodon

Privacy Score: 86

Mastodon is a privacy-friendly social platform. It helps you keep more control over your data.

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