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Can "tracking" by websites be circumvented by closing Firefox and using CCleaner after each web visit?

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BubbaEuler
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I want any or all "tracking" by websites to be blocked. I use CCleaner (Piriform.com) to clear data between web visits. It that sufficient?

There seems to be an uproar concerning this "marketing tool", and rightly so!!

I want any or all "tracking" by websites to be blocked. I use CCleaner (Piriform.com) to clear data between web visits. It that sufficient? There seems to be an uproar concerning this "marketing tool", and rightly so!!

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GHOSTERY is the answer. It will fix you right up. It's a firefox extension.

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GHOSTERY is the answer. It will fix you right up. It's a firefox extension.

BubbaEuler
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I love GHOSTERY! It really works and it's effortless to use. Thank you so very much. Everyone should try this.