新一代浏览器对消费者如何配置隐私设置(Privacy Settings)提供了越来越多的控制。由于全球隐私(Privacy)计划，它已成为许多人关注的焦点，Microsoft Edge也不落后。Microsoft一直在其操作系统中提供广泛的隐私设置(Privacy Settings)，这同样适用于Microsoft Edge (Chromium)。在这篇文章中，我们将分享如何在Microsoft Edge中配置(Microsoft Edge)隐私设置(Privacy Settings)。
跟踪保护(Tracking Protection)是浏览器中的一项功能，可限制Google、Facebook等服务跟踪您的在线活动的效果。如果您被分析，您几乎可以跨服务和平台进行跟踪。
Microsoft Edge 中的数据收集
在我们开始讨论如何配置隐私之前，我想先分享一下Microsoft Edge中数据收集的工作原理。简而言之，新浏览器可以在多大程度上收集数据。其中一些对于提高产品性能很重要。它可以帮助他们了解如何使用浏览器。以下是收集的数据列表：
- 崩溃报告。
- 有关某人如何使用他们访问的浏览器和网站的信息。
- Edge的安装、功能使用、性能和内存使用情况。
- 网站(Site)加载时间、页面URL、页面内容等。
在Microsoft Edge中配置隐私设置(Privacy Settings)
Microsft Edge将所有隐私设置集中在一个地方，因此您可以轻松管理它们。打开Edge，点击三个点 >设置(Settings )> 设置(Settings) > 隐私和服务(Privacy and services)。这里有一个可用的设置列表。我将以您可以理解的方式分解它们。
- 跟踪预防
- 管理浏览器数据使用
- 控制Edge发送回Microsoft的内容(Microsoft)
- 清除浏览数据
- 网站追踪
- 帮助改进 Microsoft Edge 部分
- 个性化您的网络体验
- 服务
1]跟踪预防
当您访问一个网站时，它会标记您。这些标签很坚固，它们可以识别出是同一个人。它用于为您提供广告或信息。一些跟踪器会收集您的信息并将其发送到您未访问过的网站。如果您想保持匿名，那么您应该使用VPN或使用跟踪(Tracking)预防设置。如果它关闭，请确保将其打开，然后配置。(Make)Microsoft Edge预先提供了三种类型的设置
- 基本：(Basic:)允许几乎所有跟踪器。
- 平衡：(Balanced:)阻止来自您未访问过的网站的跟踪器，较少个性化的广告。
- 严格：(Strict:)阻止大多数跟踪器，内容和广告的个性化信息最少。
所有这些配置文件的共同特点是它们阻止所有已知的有害跟踪器。不同之处在于，在严格模式下，某些网站可能无法按预期运行。如果您确定应该允许某些跟踪器，那么您有两种选择：
- 被阻止的跟踪器：您可以选择删除您信任的跟踪器，或者它可能是您的跟踪器
- 例外：允许来自您信任的站点的所有跟踪器。
相关：(Related:) 什么是网络跟踪？什么是浏览器中的跟踪器？(What is web tracking? What are Trackers in Browsers?)
2]管理浏览器数据使用
与任何其他浏览器一样，Microsoft Edge存储您的浏览数据、密码、表单数据等。其中，cookie 和浏览历史信息会发送给Microsoft。它使他们能够使体验尽可能丰富、快速和个性化。现在我相信你不会喜欢这样，微软(Microsoft)让你完全控制它。
控制Edge发送回Microsoft的内容(Microsoft)
- 打开 Windows 10 设置 (WIN + I)
- 导航(Navigate)到Privacy > 诊断(Diagnostics)和反馈(Feedback)
- 从完全更改为基本
当您选择基本(Basic)选项时，它只会发送有关您的设备、设置、功能、崩溃报告和性能详细信息的信息。完整选项发送有关您浏览的网站、您如何使用应用程序以及( The Full option sends info about websites you browse, how you use your apps,)基本(Basic)选项下可用的所有信息的信息。进行更改后，请(Make)确保重新启动浏览器。我们建议阅读Windows 10 隐私指南以控制更多方面。
若要删除 Microsoft 已收集的数据(delete already collected data by Microsoft)，请转到Windows 10设置 >Privacy > Diagnostics和反馈。选择删除(Select Delete)诊断(Delete)数据下的删除以从Microsoft 服务器(Microsoft Servers)中删除所有这些数据。
清除浏览数据
第二个选项是清除所有浏览数据。(clear all of your browsing data.) 转到 Edge Settings > Privacy and services. 在这里，您应该首先配置您计划删除的内容。单击(Click)选项末尾的箭头 -选择每次关闭浏览器时要清除的内容。(Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.)
切换选项包括浏览数据、下载历史记录、cookie 和其他站点数据等。配置完成后，单击选择要清除的内容按钮(Choose what to clear button)以删除这些数据。如果您在 Microsoft Edge 上打开了同步，则其他设备中的数据也将被删除。
4]网站跟踪
虽然我们已经讨论过阻止跟踪器，但网站(Website)跟踪部分提供了更多设置。
- 发送“请勿跟踪”请求：(Send “Do Not Track” requests:)这是浏览器代表用户发送的正式请求，但网站可以拒绝。
- 允许网站检查您是否保存了支付信息：(Allow sites to check if you have payment info saved:)如果您在支付网关上并且不希望网站检查您是否有支付数据，请将其关闭。
相关阅读(Related read)：Windows 10 上Edge 浏览器中的隐私和安全设置。(Privacy and Security Settings in Edge browser)
5]个性化您的网络体验
关闭(Toggle)此处的设置以阻止Microsoft使用您的浏览历史记录来个性化广告、搜索、新闻和其他Microsoft服务。您可以 管理 保存在Microsoft云上的数据，并 从Microsoft隐私仪表板更改广告设置。(change ad settings)
6]服务
这些只是为了改善您的浏览体验，我强烈建议他们使用它，除非不允许扩展程序更改搜索引擎、新标签页或主页设置。
- 使用网络服务帮助解决导航错误： (Use a web service to help resolve navigation errors: )当您尝试连接到需要登录的公共WIFI时很有用。(WIFI)
- Microsoft Defender SmartScreen：它阻止恶意站点和下载以及PUA。
- 地址栏： (Address bar: )它允许您直接从地址栏搜索，当您启用搜索(Search)和站点建议时可以。
相关阅读：(Related read:) Trace 为 Chrome 和 Firefox 提供了出色的跟踪保护。(Trace offers excellent Tracking protection for Chrome and Firefox.)
如何检查Edge中的(Edge)跟踪(Tracking)预防功能是否正常工作
打开任何显示广告的网站。等待(Wait)它完全加载它。完成后，单击网站(Done)URL旁边的锁定图标。它将显示证书、cookie 等设置。除此之外，跟踪预防还有一个专用区域，您可以在其中查看：
- 已为网站启用跟踪预防
- 被阻止的跟踪器数量
- 有一个直接链接可以打开设置以管理所有站点。
您会惊讶地知道网站为跟踪任何消费者而部署的跟踪器数量。
相关： (Related: )如何从地址栏搜索任何网站(How to search any website from the address bar)
我们在Microsoft Edge中配置隐私设置(Privacy Settings)的指南到此结束。确保(Make)还通过Windows 10隐私(Privacy)设置以及在Windows 10上完全设置隐私。
Configure Tracking Prevention & Privacy Settings in Microsoft Edge
The new generation of browѕers is offering more and more control оver how cоnsumers can сonfigurе Privacy Settings. Thanks to the worldwide Privacy initiatives, it has become a focus for many, and Microsoft Edge is not behind. Microsoft had been offering extensive Privacy Settings in its OS, and the same applies to Microsoft Edge (Chromium). In this post, we will share how you can configure Privacy Settings in Microsoft Edge.
Tracking Protection is a feature in browsers that limits the effect of services like Google, Facebook, etc., tracking your online activities. If you are profiled, you are almost tracked across services and platforms.
Data Collection in Microsoft Edge
Before we start talking about how you can configure privacy, I wanted to share a bit about how data collection works in Microsoft Edge. In short, to what extent the new browser can collect the data. Some of these are important to improve the performance of the product. It helps them to understand how one uses the browser. Here is the list of data that is collected by:
- Crash reports.
- Info about how someone is using the browser and websites they visit.
- Installation, feature usage, performance, and memory usage of Edge.
- Site load time, URL of the page, page content, and more.
Configure Privacy Settings in Microsoft Edge
Microsft Edge has all its privacy settings available in one place so you can easily manage them. Open Edge, click on three dots > Settings > Settings > Privacy and services. There is a list of settings available here. I am going to break them down in a way you can understand.
- Tracking prevention
- Managing Browser Data usage
- Control what Edge sends back to Microsoft
- Clear Browsing Data
- Website Tracking
- Help improve Microsoft Edge Section
- Personalize your web experience
- Services
1] Tracking prevention
When you visit a website, it tags you. These tags are sturdy, and they can identify that it is the same person. It is used to serve you advertisements or information. Some trackers collect and send your info to sites you haven’t visited. If you like to stay anonymous, then you should either use a VPN or use the Tracking prevention settings. Make sure to toggle it on if it is off, and then configure. Microsoft Edge offers three types of settings upfront
- Basic: Allows almost all trackers.
- Balanced: Blocks trackers from sites you have not visited, less personalized ads.
- Strict: Blocks the majority of trackers, minimal personalization information for content and ads.
The common feature of all these profiles is that they Block all known harmful trackers. The difference is that in strict mode, some websites might not work as expected. If you are sure that some trackers should be allowed, then you have two options:
- Blocked trackers: You can choose to remove trackers which you trust or maybe it’s yours
- Exceptions: Allow all the trackers from a site you trust.
Related: What is web tracking? What are Trackers in Browsers?
2] Managing Browser Data usage
Like any other browser, Microsoft Edge stores your browsing data, passwords, form data, and so on. Of these, cookies and browsing history information is sent to Microsoft. It allows them to make the experience as rich, fast, and personal as possible. Now I am sure you will not like that, and Microsoft lets you have full control of it.
Control what Edge sends back to Microsoft
- Open Windows 10 Settings (WIN + I)
- Navigate to Privacy > Diagnostics and Feedback
- Change from Full to Basic
When you choose the Basic option, it will only send info about your device, settings, capabilities, crash reports, and performance details. The Full option sends info about websites you browse, how you use your apps, and all that is available under the Basic option. Make sure to restart the browser once you make the change. We suggest reading out the Guide on Windows 10 Privacy to control more aspects.
To delete already collected data by Microsoft, go to Windows 10 Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & feedback. Select Delete under Delete diagnostic data to remove all of them from Microsoft Servers.
Clear Browsing Data
The second option is to clear all of your browsing data. Go to Edge Settings > Privacy and services. Here you should first configure what you plan to delete. Click on the arrow at the end of the option—Choose what to clear every time you close the browser.
Toggle on against options that include browsing data, download history, cookies, and other site data, and more. Once configured, click on the Choose what to clear button to remove those data. If you have turned on Sync on Microsoft Edge, then data from other devices will also be deleted.
4] Website Tracking
While we have already talked about blocking the trackers, the Website tracking section offers few more settings.
- Send “Do Not Track” requests: It is a formal request sent by browsers on the user’s behalf, but websites can dishonor it.
- Allow sites to check if you have payment info saved: If you are on a payment gateway and do not want websites to check if you have payment data, toggle this off.
Related read: Privacy and Security Settings in Edge browser on Windows 10.
5] Personalize your web experience
Toggle off the setting here to block Microsoft from using your browsing history for personalizing advertising, search, news, and other Microsoft services. You can manage your data that’s saved on the Microsoft cloud and change ad settings from the Microsoft privacy dashboard.
6] Services
These are here to improve your browsing experience solely, and I would highly recommend them to use it except that never allow extensions to change search engine, new tab page, or home page settings.
- Use a web service to help resolve navigation errors: useful when you try to connect to public WIFI where a login is required.
- Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: It blocks malicious sites and downloads and PUA.
- Address bar: It allows you to search directly from the address bar, and it is possible when you enable Search and site suggestions.
Related read: Trace offers excellent Tracking protection for Chrome and Firefox.
How to check if Tracking prevention feature in Edge is working
Open any websites which display advertisements. Wait for it completely load it. Done that, click on the lock icon next to the website URL. It will reveal settings like certificates, cookies, etc. Along with this, Tracking prevention has a dedicated area where you can view:
- Tracking prevention is turned on for the website
- Number of blocked trackers
- There is a direct link to open the settings to manage all sites.
You would be surprised to know on the number of trackers that a website deploys to track any consumer.
Related: How to search any website from the address bar
That concludes our guide to configure Privacy Settings in Microsoft Edge. Make sure also go through Windows 10 Privacy settings as well to set privacy on Windows 10 completely.
