Tips and Tricks to Protect Privacy When Using Google Chrome

Google Chrome is one of the best browsers out there.

And according to personal experience, Google Chrome is the best browser when compared to other browsers currently available.

Fast performance, lots of available extensions, and a simple but modern look make Chrome even more comfortable to use.

However, it is common knowledge that Google is “spying” on Chrome users.

Google records everything you do using Chrome.

Starting from browsing history, to collecting your personal information.

This data is then used as a reference for displaying targeted ads.

Which for some people, very disturbing and unsettling.

If you really like Chrome as a browser but also want to protect your privacy, then the 5 tips and tricks below can be used to protect your privacy.

Replace Default Search Engine With DuckDuckGo

One of the main steps to protecting your privacy is to not use Google.

You may be wondering “What do you use next?”.

Take it easy.

Because there are many search engines out there that you can use.

And some of them really value your privacy.

One search engine that keeps your honor, I mean your privacy is DuckDuckGo.

This search engine with the duck logo does not “record” what you do when you use its services.

So, you will be free from the so-called targeted advertising.

To use DuckDuckGo as the default search engine in Chrome, go to Settings.

Then select DuckDuckGo as the default search engine.

Now, when you search for something in the omnibar, Chrome will automatically use DuckDuckGo.

Not Google.

Clear Cookies Automatically

Just so you know, Cookies are not as cute and funny as the name which means cake.

Cookies allow a website to behave according to your browsing habits.

For example, e-commerce websites. They are able to display recommended items to you according to your browsing habits.

For example, if you often browse about the latest Android smartphones, they will recommend the latest smartphones when you visit their website.

Some people may not really care about this.

But many also object to this.

If you are one of them, you can set Chrome to delete Cookies after you close them.

Go to Chrome Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content settings, then under Cookies, click “Keep local data until you quit your browser”.

Enable the “Do Not Track” Feature

Chrome has a built-in feature called “Do Not Track”.

This feature allows the browser to prevent visited websites from recording your data.

To enable it, click Settings > Show advanced settings, then under Privacy, click “Send a ‘Do Not Track’ request…”.

Disable Location History

If you use Google services, especially on Android, then Google will know your movements.

Wherever you go, Google knows it.

Therefore, you must often see in Google search results knowing your location, right?

Unfortunately, this is also used by Google to show targeted ads based on location.

To turn off location history, you can visit Gmail. Then click “My Account”. Then select “Personal info & privacy > My Activity > Activity Controls”, then scroll down until you find Location History.

Then slide the slider to the left to turn it off.

Conclusion

Chrome is one of the best browsers out there.

You can apply the tips above to be free from tracking. So, your privacy is more protected.

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