Chrome is developed with the goal of keeping your data safe by default. You can choose when and how your data is used in Chrome to personalize your browsing experience.
Learn about privacy
Chrome strives to set safe defaults so you can safely browse the internet using Chrome without being a privacy or security expert. Chrome helps you understand personalization features, how to enable them, and their impact when enabled.
However, privacy is a personal choice and not one size fits all. That's why this article offers an overview of the most common privacy related user journeys and the options available to you.
- To unlock more personalization in Chrome, you can sign-in with your Google Account in Chrome. Learn how sign-in with your Google Account works.
- To receive alerts about malware, risky extensions, phishing, or potentially unsafe sites on Google’s list, you can use Safe Browsing in Chrome. Learn how Safe Browsing keeps your data private.
- When you browse the internet through Chrome, you interact with websites that process data. Learn how ad privacy works in Chrome.
- To help keep your browsing private from others who use your device, you can use Chrome Incognito. Learn how Incognito keeps your browsing private.
Additionally, learn how Chrome:
- Keeps your URL and search data private
- Protects your autofill data
- Protects your passwords
- Keeps your data safe when you install and update
- Keeps your usage statistics and crash reports private