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What are Private Browsers?
Private browsers are internet browsers that do not record the history, cookies, or allow tracking of the users internet activity. Many different browsers offer private browsing modes such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Tor.

Truly Private Browsing
Tor is a browser that does not allow websites to view any personal information about the user as well as data tracking analysis on websites. This browsing allows for the user to anonymously view the web without any worry of being tracked, which provides the user with complete data privacy.

Popular Private Browsers
Many of the popular internet browsers offer private modes that allow for the user to view the internet without a data trail. Google Chrome offers a "incognito" mode which provides the user with the ability to not store the history, cookies, or any information filled out in forms while browsing the internet. Mozilla Firefox also offers a similar feature called private browsing which has many of the same features as Chrome with one added benefit, tracking protection. Firefox's private mode offers users the opportunity to avoid data tracking by companies while they browse the internet.