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Privacy and Security Settings

A breakdown of the settings available in the "Privacy and Security Settings" section.

Location access​

Enable permission for websites to request access to device location. When off, all requests are automatically denied.

Block 3rd party cookies​

Block cookies saved by a website other than the one you are currently on.

Save your passwords​

Allows the Android system to show an autocomplete dropdown below password fields.

Request 'Do Not Track'​

Notifies website that you don't want to be tracked. Most websites don't follow this, it can cause crashes and can actually make the browser easier to track.

Remov identifying HTTP headers​

Hides the fact you're browsing using SmartCookieWeb from websites you visit. May cause crashes due to a WebView bug.

Allow WebRTC permission requests​

Allows websites to ask for permission to use the microphone and camera.

Always act like private mode​

Automatically clears all browser data on exit.

Prefer HTTPS site versions​

Redirects you to the HTTPS version of a site if one is available.

Block non-HTTPS sites​

Redirects you to the HTTPS version of a site if one is available, and if not blocks the site from loading.

Block malicious sites​

Blocks access to known malicious sites.