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One of the things that many people look for in a browser is how it protects their privacy against all the various trackers that are hidden in many of the sites out there. Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based browser that is built into current versions of Windows, has its share of protections as well \u2014 it\u2019s even adding its own VPN<\/a> to the mix. Edge includes tools to block both first-party cookies (used to keep you logged in or remember the items in your shopping cart) and third-party tracking cookies (used to keep track of your browsing activity). <\/p>\n

Here are instructions on how to change your settings, see what trackers are stored on your browser, and delete any cookies. We also address how Edge deals with fingerprinting, another method of tracking that identifies users by collecting details about their system configuration.<\/p>\n

Deal with trackers<\/h3>\n

Edge blocks trackers by default using one of three different levels of protection. Balanced<\/strong>, which is active upon installation, blocks some third-party trackers along with any trackers designated as \u201cmalicious.\u201d This mode takes into account sites you visit frequently and the fact that an organization may own several sites; it lowers tracking prevention for organizations you engage with regularly. Basic<\/strong> offers more relaxed control; it still blocks trackers but only those Microsoft describes as \u201cmalicious.\u201d You can also switch to Strict<\/strong>, which blocks most third-party trackers across sites.<\/p>\n

To change your level of protection:<\/p>\n