Private Browsing
Macro Browser's private browsing mode goes well beyond traditional "incognito" modes offered by other browsers, providing a comprehensive approach to privacy protection.
Key Features
Zero Local Data Storage
No Browsing History: Your browsing history is never saved to disk
No Cookies Persistence: Cookies are deleted when you close the browser
No Cache Storage: Website data isn't stored between sessions
No Download Records: Your downloads aren't recorded in browser history
No Form Data: Saved forms and autocomplete information isn't stored
Enhanced Protection Mechanisms
Fingerprinting Defense: Prevents websites from creating a unique fingerprint of your browser
Tracker Blocking: Automatically blocks known tracking scripts and cookies
Referrer Policy Control: Limits information sent in HTTP referrer headers
Third-party Cookie Management: Strict controls on third-party cookies
Intelligent Tracking Prevention: Machine learning systems to identify and block new trackers
How It Works
Macro Browser creates a secure browsing environment by:
Isolating Sessions: Each browsing session runs in a separate, isolated container
Memory-Only Mode: All temporary data is kept in memory, not on disk
Sanitized Requests: Outgoing requests are sanitized to remove identifying information
Automatic Cleaning: Data is automatically purged when the browser closes
Runtime Protection: Active monitoring prevents privacy leaks during browsing
Privacy Dashboard
The privacy dashboard provides real-time information about your browsing session:
Trackers Blocked: Count and details of blocked tracking attempts
Fingerprinting Attempts: Details of prevented fingerprinting
Cookie Monitor: Overview of allowed and blocked cookies
Session Timer: How long your current session has been active
Data Usage: Amount of data downloaded during your session
When to Use Private Browsing
Private browsing is ideal for:
Sensitive Research: When you're looking up personal or sensitive information
Public Computers: When using shared or public devices
Online Shopping: To prevent targeted price discrimination
Multiple Accounts: When accessing different accounts on the same service
Testing Websites: To see how sites appear to new visitors
Advanced Privacy Options
Power users can configure additional privacy settings:
Custom Privacy Rules: Create rules for specific websites or services
JavaScript Controls: Enable/disable JavaScript on a per-site basis
Media Permission Management: Fine-grained control over access to camera, microphone
P2P VPN Integration: Route traffic through the P2P VPN for additional privacy
WebRTC Leak Prevention: Prevent WebRTC from revealing your true IP address
Private vs. Standard Browsing
History Storage
None
Saved
Cookie Persistence
Session only
According to cookie settings
Cache
Memory only
Disk storage
Form Data
Not saved
Optionally saved
Extensions
Privacy-focused only
All enabled
Tracking Protection
Maximum
Configurable
Resource Usage
Slightly higher
Standard
Private browsing is enabled by default in Macro Browser, but you can always switch to standard browsing mode when needed for specific use cases or to improve performance on trusted websites.
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