Choose the browser that best suits your privacy needs.

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People ask which browser offers some privacy.
This is an article written by Tutanota. (who seem to be calling themselves Tuta now.)

On with the article:

https://tuta.com/blog/best-private-browsers

Why Choose a Private Browser?
Every site you visit tracks you in one way or the other, some sites require an account to view their content, others require allowing cookies, and this information is vacuumed up by web advertising agencies whose existence is predicated upon turning your browsing behavior into a product for marketing executives.

We already know how Gmail scans your email content, but what advertisers and others are doing with your browser data is a black box. The advertising industry likes to not talk about how tracking your entire online behaviour enables them to create profiles about yourself, your family, friends, and colleagues, and how this data helps them to post targeted ads to maximize the profits they can get - simply from harvesting your data.

But you have the power to stop this!
Mainstream browsers track you. Time to choose a private one! Mainstream browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Internet Explorer - these are all browsers to avoid as they do not respect your privacy. Better pick Firefox instead!

Today we will go ahead and take a look at a number of privacy-oriented web browsers outside those provided by Big Tech, which treat you like a human being and not a bullseye for targeted advertisement revenue. Let's dive into it!

The article goes into great detail in three categories: Mainstream Privacy, Alternative Privacy, and Top Anonymity


EDIT TO ADD. 15 Browser Extensions to Protect Privacy & Security
https://stackdiary.com/browser-extensions-to-protect-privacy-security/

Navigating the web can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield, especially when it comes to preserving your privacy. You might think that being careful with the websites you visit or the links you click on is enough, but the reality is more complex.

Advertisers, hackers, and even government agencies can keep tabs on your online activities, often without you even realizing it. So how can you ensure that your online life remains your own? Browser extensions designed for privacy and security can be your first line of defense.

In this guide, we've compiled a curated list of extensions that can beef up your online privacy in a variety of ways. From preventing tracking cookies to encrypting your data, these add-ons provide an extra layer of protection that goes beyond your browser's built-in security features. The best part? Most of them are just a click away and extremely user-friendly, even if you're not a tech guru.

If you're curious for which browsers these extensions are for, they are primarily for Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, both of which amount to a large chunk of the entire web browser market share. If an extension is supported by other browsers (such as Edge, Opera, or its Source can be downloaded) we'll be including links for that as well.