"Google Chrome is certainly fast, free, and easy to use, which makes it one of the best browsers, not to mention one of the most popular. However, we all know that Google isn't the most privacy-conscious company, at least when it comes to collecting your data for its own purposes. Sure, Chrome has built-in safeguards against malicious actors, but the browser also ties directly into Google's advertising business, collecting lots of data."
"Whenever you search with Chrome, your IP address is shared with the website that you visit. This bit of data is a major identifying factor used by trackers to create a personalized profile. Connecting to a VPN will change the IP address in use, making it appear as though you're in another geographical location. The IP displayed will be based on the server you connect with."
"While Chrome offers an option to block third-party cookies, it does not stop third-party trackers, a feature that the best private browsers offer. If you want to keep using Chrome, adding a VPN service into the mix will make your browsing sessions more private. It won't block every tracker out there or the third-party cookies already on your system, but it will provide more control."
Google Chrome combines speed, free access, and ease of use with extensive data collection tied to Google's advertising business. Search activity, cookies, IP addresses, and device identifiers are recorded to build personalized profiles for targeted ads. A VPN can mask the IP address by routing traffic through remote servers, reducing location-based tracking. VPNs also help mitigate third-party tracking when combined with cookie management, though they do not eliminate all trackers or existing cookies. Users should clear third-party cookies periodically and understand that VPNs improve privacy but do not grant full anonymity.
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