Configure Chrome

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Works with Windows 10 and 11Works with Windows Vista, XP, 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008 or newer.

• Multiple actionsThis page belongs to a category, containing some changes with similar goal.
• Windows onlyThis script improves your privacy on Windows
• Impact: MinimumSystem Functionality Loss Risk: Low
  This action improves privacy with minimal impact when you run the recommended script.
• Batch (batchfile)These changes use Windows system commands to update your settings.
• 4 scripts
• 1 categories
• Fully reversible

  You can fully restore this action (revert back to the original behavior) using this website.

  The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.

Overview

This category contains scripts that adjust Google Chrome settings to enhance privacy, security, and potentially improve system performance

Google Chrome collects a variety of data:

• Browsing Data: URLs, cached content, and IP addresses from visited pages ¹.
• Personal Information and Passwords: Data used to autofill forms and sign into sites ¹.
• Cookies and Site Data: Information from websites you visit ¹.
• Download Records: Details of your internet downloads ¹.
• Usage Statistics and Crash Reports: Includes performance stats and crash data ¹.
• Media Licenses and Identifiers: Locally stored session identifiers and media licenses ¹.
• Location Data: Estimated location based on Wi-Fi and cell signal data ¹.
• Information for Web Services: Data sent to Google during the use of web services ¹.
• Search and Navigation Data: Data typed into the omnibox for search predictions ¹.
• Autofill and Payment Information: Information about web forms, passwords, and payment methods stored for autofill ¹.
• Sync Data: Browsing history and other browser settings synced across devices ¹.
• Incognito and Guest Mode Data: Data not saved when using these browser modes ¹.

This data collection raises privacy concerns because it can be used for personal identification, targeted advertising, and product improvement ¹. Additionally, Google Chrome may share aggregated, non-personally identifiable information with third parties like publishers and advertisers ¹.

These scripts enable you to configure Google Chrome to limit these data collection practices, enhancing your online privacy, security, and system performance.

Safe for General Use

All actions in this script is recommended for all users. This is recommended for all users to improve without any noticeable impact on the system functionality.

Sources

PrivacyLearn.com maintains strict sourcing standards for accuracy, integrity and up-to-date content. Our content relies on authoritative sources including vendor documentation, industry standards, and verified research. Learn more about our verification process and quality standards in our editorial standards page.

• Chrome Browser Privacy Policy - Google Chrome. www.google.com. (2023).
  Original: https://www.google.com/chrome/privacy
  Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20230402091425/https://www.google.com/chrome/privacy/

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• Offline usage
• Easy-to-apply
• Free
• Open-source

Normal — Functional Privacy

• Recommended for all
• Safe for daily use
• No impact on system stability

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Help

How to apply or restore "Configure Chrome" using script

• ≈ 2 min to complete
• Tools: Web Browser
• Difficulty: Simple
• ≈ 5 instructions

1. 1

   Download

   Download the script file by clicking on the   Apply protection  button above.
   Use   Undo protection button above to restore changes.
2. 2

   Keep the file

   If warned by your browser, keep the file.
3. 3

   Open

   Open the downloaded file.
4. 4

   Exit

   Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
5. 5

   Restart

   Restart your computer for all changes to take effect.

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How to apply or restore "Configure Chrome" using privacy.sexy

• ≈ 3 min to complete
• Tools: privacy.sexy
• Difficulty: Simple
• ≈ 4 instructions

privacy.sexy is free and open-source application that lets securely apply this action easily with more advanced options.

1. 1

   Open or download

   Open or download the desktop application
2. 2

   Choose script

   1. Search for the category name: Configure Chrome
   2. Check the category by clicking on the checkbox of the category.
3. 3

   Run

   Click on ▶️ Run button at the bottom of the page.

   This button only appears on desktop version (recommended). On browser, use 💾 Save button.

Explore This Guide

• 4 Privacy settings
• 1 Main categories
  • These settings are organized into 1 main categories for easy navigation.
  • Main categories may contain subcategories, further organizing related functionality.
• 1 Total categories

Choose what to protect based on your needs:This script already includes these options.
You can review, apply or reverse each option individually.
Click any option to learn more about what it does.

• Some settings and commands may require technical knowledge to apply correctly.
• Most users find the Normal protection above sufficient.

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