In terms of features, both { -brand-name-firefox } and { -brand-name-chrome } offer a large library of extensions and plug-ins, with { -brand-name-chrome }’s catalog vastly outnumbering any other browser while nicely integrating with other { -brand-name-google } services, like Gmail and { -brand-name-google } Docs.

In terms of features, both { -brand-name-firefox } and { -brand-name-chrome } offer a large library of extensions and plug-ins, with { -brand-name-chrome }’s catalog vastly outnumbering any other browser while nicely integrating with other { -brand-name-google } services, like Gmail and { -brand-name-google } Docs.

We think it’s fair to say { -brand-name-firefox } and { -brand-name-chrome } are really neck and neck in terms of portability and utility, with { -brand-name-chrome } having a slight edge in utility because of its huge library of extensions and add-on features. But in terms of Privacy, { -brand-name-firefox } wins the day with our commitment to preserving our users’ online data and providing free baked-in services like password managers that also alert you if there happens to be a data breach involving your credentials.

We think it’s fair to say { -brand-name-firefox } and { -brand-name-chrome } are really neck and neck in terms of portability and utility, with { -brand-name-chrome } having a slight edge in utility because of its huge library of extensions and add-on features. But in terms of Privacy, { -brand-name-firefox } wins the day with our commitment to preserving our users’ online data and providing free baked-in services like password managers that also alert you if there happens to be a data breach involving your credentials.

While { -brand-name-chrome } proves to be a safe web browser, its privacy record is questionable. { -brand-name-google } actually collects a disturbingly large amount of data from its users including location, search history and site visits. { -brand-name-google } makes its case for data collection saying it’s doing it to improve its services – like helping you find a sweater or a coffee shop like the one you previously bought or visited. However, others might disagree, making the point that { -brand-name-google } is actually gathering an unprecedented amount of data for its own marketing purposes. They tout that they’re keeping your information private from hackers, but that’s beside the point. { -brand-name-google } itself runs the world’s largest advertising network, thanks in large part to data they harvest from their users.

While { -brand-name-chrome } proves to be a safe web browser, its privacy record is questionable. { -brand-name-google } actually collects a disturbingly large amount of data from its users including location, search history and site visits. { -brand-name-google } makes its case for data collection saying it’s doing it to improve its services – like helping you find a sweater or a coffee shop like the one you previously bought or visited. However, others might disagree, making the point that { -brand-name-google } is actually gathering an unprecedented amount of data for its own marketing purposes. They tout that they’re keeping your information private from hackers, but that’s beside the point. { -brand-name-google } itself runs the world’s largest advertising network, thanks in large part to data they harvest from their users.

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Also, when you sign up for a { -brand-name-firefox } account you get access to unique services like <a { $pocket }>{ -brand-name-pocket }</a> and <a { $send }>{ -brand-name-send }</a> that integrate directly into the browser. The { -brand-name-pocket } for { -brand-name-firefox } button lets you save web pages and videos to { -brand-name-pocket } in just one click, so you can read a clean, distraction-free version whenever and wherever you want — even offline. With { -brand-name-send } you can share large files with end-to-end encryption with a variety of security controls, such as the ability to set an expiration time for a file link to expire, the number of downloads, and whether to add an optional password for an extra layer of security.

Also, when you sign up for a { -brand-name-firefox } account you get access to some unique services like Screenshots, <a { $pocket }>{ -brand-name-pocket }</a> and <a { $send }>{ -brand-name-send }</a> that integrate directly into the browser. Screenshots is a feature built right into the { -brand-name-firefox } browser, allowing you to copy or download any or all part of a web page. When you save the screenshot, you can also choose which folder you want to find it in, instead of cluttering your desktop. The { -brand-name-pocket } for { -brand-name-firefox } button lets you save web pages and videos to { -brand-name-pocket } in just one click, so you can read a clean, distraction-free version whenever and wherever you want — even offline. With { -brand-name-send }, you can share large files with end-to-end encryption and a variety of security controls, such as the ability to set an expiration time for a file link to expire, the number of downloads, and whether to add an optional password for an extra layer of security.

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A strong password is important and a first step towards enhanced online security. Want to double the safety? Try multi-factor authentication (MFA) – many services offer it already!

A strong password is important and a first step towards enhanced online security. Want to double the safety? Try multi-factor authentication (MFA) – many services offer it already!

According to the GDPR, you can ask for your data to be handed over to you or have it deleted; however, sites might not comply with this request and neither may those who don't offer their services out of Europe.

According to the GDPR, you can ask for your data to be handed over to you or have it deleted; however, sites might not comply with this request and neither may those who don't offer their services out of Europe.

Disable (unnecessary) location services:

Disable (unnecessary) location services:

Have you heard about Posteo? It’s an independent e-mail provider based in Berlin that offers sustainable e-mail services, address books and calendars that are super-secure, encrypted, ad-free and user-financed through a low monthly fee.

Have you heard about Posteo? It’s an independent e-mail provider based in Berlin that offers sustainable e-mail services, address books and calendars that are super-secure, encrypted, ad-free and user-financed through a low monthly fee.

<strong>Perhaps you just need to do something urgently and depend on a public WIFI.</strong> That’s fine. If the network asks you to enter an email address in order to connect, please don’t enter the one you normally use. Rather get a new one for less trustworthy sites and services and don’t use it for personal email correspondence, important accounts or online banking. That way, you won’t really mind if you receive a lot of spam afterwards.

<strong>Perhaps you just need to do something urgently and depend on a public WIFI.</strong> That’s fine. If the network asks you to enter an email address in order to connect, please don’t enter the one you normally use. Rather get a new one for less trustworthy sites and services and don’t use it for personal email correspondence, important accounts or online banking. That way, you won’t really mind if you receive a lot of spam afterwards.

<strong>Some online services will ask you to additionally protect your accounts with security questions.</strong> They suggest e.g. the name of your pet, your first car or your home address as a kid. However, anyone who knows you well enough (or manages to get that information from a data leak or even just a quick web search) might know the answers to these questions too, which makes them ineffective. The solution is easy: there’s no need to provide correct answers to security questions when setting them up. The respective services will not check on accuracy; just make sure to remember the answers you provide.

<strong>Some online services will ask you to additionally protect your accounts with security questions.</strong> They suggest e.g. the name of your pet, your first car or your home address as a kid. However, anyone who knows you well enough (or manages to get that information from a data leak or even just a quick web search) might know the answers to these questions too, which makes them ineffective. The solution is easy: there’s no need to provide correct answers to security questions when setting them up. The respective services will not check on accuracy; just make sure to remember the answers you provide.

Third-party trackers, on the other hand, may log a visitor's entire website visit, for example, for the purpose of displaying targeted ads to them. This even works across different websites someone visits; plus, there’s rarely just one tracker on a site. They often work hand in hand with others to find new ways to convince you through ads to spend money, sign up for services, and then share more information about yourself.

Third-party trackers, on the other hand, may log a visitor's entire website visit, for example, for the purpose of displaying targeted ads to them. This even works across different websites someone visits; plus, there’s rarely just one tracker on a site. They often work hand in hand with others to find new ways to convince you through ads to spend money, sign up for services, and then share more information about yourself.

Tracking cookies are supposed to tell website owners and advertisers about your browsing behavior and what you’re interested in. It is then used to personalize your web experience. Oftentimes that means that you see customized ads, matched to your interests. Ultimately, the cookies put together a lot of information about you and store it in a profile. That may sound convenient but, unfortunately, these profiles aren’t necessarily accurate. In the best case, that means that you get less relevant ads. In the worst case, the information you see on some websites doesn’t fit your needs and expectations. Also, be aware that your profile can influence, for example, the prices at which products and services are offered to you.

Tracking cookies are supposed to tell website owners and advertisers about your browsing behavior and what you’re interested in. It is then used to personalize your web experience. Oftentimes that means that you see customized ads, matched to your interests. Ultimately, the cookies put together a lot of information about you and store it in a profile. That may sound convenient but, unfortunately, these profiles aren’t necessarily accurate. In the best case, that means that you get less relevant ads. In the worst case, the information you see on some websites doesn’t fit your needs and expectations. Also, be aware that your profile can influence, for example, the prices at which products and services are offered to you.

Your email address doesn't necessarily reveal a lot about you. However, if you use the same address for a number of services and websites, you leave a trace. Your email address may become the center of your online identity, connected to all types of (browsing or account) data. Maybe you want to think about getting more than one for different purposes?

Your email address doesn't necessarily reveal a lot about you. However, if you use the same address for a number of services and websites, you leave a trace. Your email address may become the center of your online identity, connected to all types of (browsing or account) data. Maybe you want to think about getting more than one for different purposes?

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{ -brand-name-firefox } Cloud Services: Terms of Service

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To get access to the whole world of { -brand-name-firefox } products, knowledge and services in one account, join us! Learn more about the benefits <a href="{ $url }">here</a>.

It can be tricky for people to know what to expect of any software or services they use today. The technology that powers our lives is complex and people don’t have the time to dig into the details. That is still true for { -brand-name-firefox }, where we find that people have many different ideas of what is happening under the hood in their browser.

It can be tricky for people to know what to expect of any software or services they use today. The technology that powers our lives is complex and people don’t have the time to dig into the details. That is still true for { -brand-name-firefox }, where we find that people have many different ideas of what is happening under the hood in their browser.

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