Microsoft has added, “Always use “Strict” tracking prevention when browsing InPrivate” Setting to new Edge InPrivate Windows in the Canary version. The switch is already available in Tracking Prevention Settings.
Microsoft Edge offers three Tracking Prevention modes to prevent being tracked online when you visit websites.
1. Basic TP allows most of the trackers but blocks some harmful ones. You may also get personalized ads when this setting is enabled.
2. Balanced TP mode (Recommended) blocks most of the trackers, there will be less chance of content being personalized with this.
3. Strick TP setting when enabled, blocks almost all trackers, but may break some websites Content and ads personalization will be very very less.
In addition to these, Microsoft Edge also offers a setting to enforce Strict Tracking Prevention in Private mode.
For this, you need to click on ellipsis icon > Settings > Privacy and Services > Tracking Prevention,> Toggle “Always use Strict Tracking Prevention when browsing InPrivate”.
Microsoft now offers the same setting in InPrivate window in Canary version, here is how you can enable it.
1, Launch Microsoft Edge browser
2. Click on ellipsis icon and select “New InPrivate Window”
3. Enable “Always Use Strict Tracking Prevention when browsing InPrivate” Setting.
FYI, Edge Private mode comes with Bing’s InPrivate Search enabled by default.
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