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About Privacy Browser

Privacy Browser has two primary goals.

1. Minimize the amount of information that is sent to the internet.

2. Minimize the amount of information that is stored on the device.

Most browsers silently give websites massive amounts of information that allows them to track you and compromise your privacy. Websites and ad networks use technologies like JavaScript, cookies, DOM storage, user agents, and many other things to uniquely identify each user and track them between visits and across the web.

In contrast, privacy sensitive features are disabled by default in Privacy Browser. If one of these technologies is required for a website to function correctly, the user may choose to turn it on for just that visit. Or, they can use domain settings to automatically turn on certain features when entering a specific website and turn them off again when leaving.

Privacy Browser currently uses Android’s built-in WebView to render web pages. As such, it works best when the latest version of WebView is installed (see https://www.stoutner.com/privacy-browser/common-settings/webview/). In the 4.x series, Privacy Browser will switch to a forked version of Android’s WebView called Privacy WebView that will allow for advanced privacy features.

Warning: Android KitKat (version 4.4.x, API 19) ships an older version of OpenSSL, which is susceptible to MITM (Man In The Middle) attacks when browsing websites that use outdated protocols and cipher suites. More information about this issue is available at https://www.stoutner.com/kitkat-security-problems/.

Features:
• Integrated EasyList ad blocking.
• Tor Orbot proxy support.
• SSL certificate pinning.
• Import/export of settings and bookmarks.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

What are the primary goals of Privacy Browser?

The primary goals of Privacy Browser are to minimize the amount of information sent to the internet and minimize the amount of information stored on the device.

How does Privacy Browser handle privacy-sensitive features?

Privacy Browser disables privacy-sensitive features by default. However, users can choose to enable these features for specific websites or use domain settings to automate the process.

What does Privacy Browser use to render web pages?

Privacy Browser currently uses Android's built-in WebView to render web pages.

Will Privacy Browser introduce advanced privacy features in the future?

Yes, in the 4.x series, Privacy Browser plans to switch to a forked version of Android's WebView called Privacy WebView, which will offer advanced privacy features.

Are there any security concerns with using Privacy Browser on Android KitKat?

Yes, Android KitKat ships with an older version of OpenSSL, which is susceptible to Man In The Middle (MITM) attacks. More information about this issue is available at the provided link.

What are some of the features of Privacy Browser?

Some features of Privacy Browser include integrated EasyList ad blocking, Tor Orbot proxy support, SSL certificate pinning, and the ability to import/export settings and bookmarks.

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