How to prevent cross-site tracking?
Cross-Site Tracking is used by third-party companies to collect data when we browse websites.
Most popular web browsers have a mechanism to block the elements that might allow Cross-Site Tracking. However, this mechanism may also block (by mistake) the elements that we do want to see on a website.
To learn how to turn off this feature on your browser/device, click the corresponding link below:
Safari for iPhone and iPad
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Step 1: Open Settings app on your iPhone/iPad.
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Step 2: Scroll down and find "Safari”.
Step 3: Find “PRIVACY & SECURITY” section. Locate “Prevent Cross-site Tracking” option and tap its switch on the right to turn it off (grey).
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Safari for Mac
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Step 1: Open "Safari" application on your Mac. Step 2: Click "Safari" menu, and then "Preferences" option.
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Step 3: Open "Privacy" section. Then, uncheck "Prevent cross-site tracking" by clicking it. If there is no such option, try unchecking "Ask websites not to track me".
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Chrome for Computer
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Step 1: Open Chrome on your computer. Step 2: Click menu button at the top right corner. Then click "Settings".
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Step 3: Find "Privacy and Security" section. Then, tap "Cookies and other site data" option.
Step 4: Locate "Send a "Do not track" request with your browsing traffic" option. Then, click its switch on the right to turn it off (grey).
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Chrome for Android
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Step 1: Open Chrome app on your Android device. Step 2: Tap menu button at the top right corner.
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Step 3: Open "Settings" option. Then, go to "Privacy and Security" section. Step 4: Locate "Do Not Track" option. Then, tap its switch on the right to turn it off (grey).
NOTE: For iPhone and iPad users, "Do Not Track" option is not available. |
Firefox
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Step 1: Click on the shield icon to the left of the address bar.
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Step 2: Locate "Enhanced Tracking Protection" option. Then, click its switch on the right to turn it off (grey).
NOTE: This will turn off Enhanced Tracking Protection only for the currently open site. |
