Protecting Your Privacy

Protecting Your Privacy Online

When you visit websites, your browser automatically stores small files on your device. For your safety and privacy, we strongly recommend clearing this browsing data after visiting our elder abuse resources. This helps protect your personal information and browsing activity.

Below you'll find step-by-step guidance for clearing your browsing data and using private browsing modes.

Removing Your Browsing Data

Google Chrome:

• Open the Chrome menu (three dots in the top right corner)
• Choose "More tools" then "Clear browsing data"
• Select what you want to delete and choose your time range
• Click "Clear data"
• Close Chrome completely and reopen it

Firefox:

• Click the menu button (three lines) and select "Settings"
• Go to "Privacy & Security"
• Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
• Click "Clear Data"
• Select what to remove and click "Clear"
• Restart Firefox

Microsoft Edge:

• Click the three-dot menu in the top right
• Select "Settings" then "Privacy, search, and services"
• Under "Clear browsing data" click "Choose what to clear"
• Select your options and click "Clear now"
• Close and restart Edge

Private Browsing for Extra Security

For maximum privacy, use your browser's private mode, which doesn't save your browsing history or data.

Chrome: Click the menu and select "New incognito window" Firefox: Click the menu and choose "New private window"
Edge: Click the menu and select "New InPrivate window"

Additional Safety Steps

• Consider accessing this information from a public computer or library if your home device isn't safe
• If you need to leave quickly, press Alt + F4 (Windows) or Cmd + Q (Mac) to close your browser immediately
• Remember that your internet service provider may still keep records of websites visited

If you need immediate help dial 111. If you have safety concerns, contact the Elder Abuse Response Service on 0800 32 668 65.