Enable or Disable Do Not Track: A Guide

What is Do Not Track (DNT)?

Do Not Track (DNT) is a web browser feature that lets websites know you don't want to be tracked. When you enable Do Not Track, it sends a signal to websites asking them not to track your online activities.

Benefits of Enabling Do Not Track

Enabling Do Not Track can help protect your privacy by preventing websites from collecting and tracking your browsing history, search queries, and other online activities. This can help reduce the amount of targeted advertising you see and make it more difficult for companies to build profiles of your online behavior.

How to Enable or Disable Do Not Track

Chrome

To enable Do Not Track in Chrome, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Do Not Track and turn it on.

Firefox

To enable Do Not Track in Firefox, go to Options > Privacy & Security > Send a "Do Not Track" signal and turn it on.

Safari

To enable Do Not Track in Safari, go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy and turn on "Prevent cross-site tracking."

Microsoft Edge

To enable Do Not Track in Microsoft Edge, go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Send Do Not Track requests and turn it on.

Limitations of Do Not Track

It's important to note that Do Not Track is not a foolproof way to protect your privacy. Some websites may ignore Do Not Track signals altogether, and others may only partially comply. Additionally, Do Not Track does not prevent websites from collecting data from your IP address or other non-browser sources.

For comprehensive privacy protection, it's recommended to use a combination of privacy-enhancing tools and practices, such as using a VPN, blocking tracking cookies, and using privacy-focused browsers.