Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! Google be keepin' yer secret treasures, but now they be deletin' them for good!
2024-04-01
Arrr, me hearties! Google be denyin' the truth, but they be payin' a hefty ransom to settle a grand lawsuit o'er their mishandlin' of incognito browsing data. Aye, the scallywags be gettin' what they deserve!
Arr, mateys! Thar be good news and bad news on the horizon for all ye scallywags sailin' the digital seas with Google's Chrome browser. The bad news be that Google's been keepin' an eye on yer incognito browsing data, but fear not! They've finally raised the white flag and agreed to delete it.In a court document filed on April 1, Google surrendered to settle a long-standing class-action suit challengin' their private browsing policies. The original lawsuit accused Google of trackin' and collectin' yer web activity data even when ye be sailin' incognito. Google didn't exactly deny the accusations but admitted that websites might still be spyin' on yer browsing activities.Now, the search giant has agreed to make some changes to its practices, includin' deletin' collected data, rewritin' incognito browser disclosures, and addin' the option to block third-party cookies in incognito mode. While this be good news for many, it may be disheartenin' for those hopin' for a treasure chest in damages.So, me hearties, while ye may still be free to browse in incognito mode, remember that Google be watchin' over yer shoulder to ensure a smooth sailin' experience for ad-targetin' and personalized content. Keep a weather eye on the horizon and be mindful of what ye share on the digital seas!