About the free and open-source Optery Global Privacy Control (GPC) Extension
What is the Optery Global Privacy Control (GPC) Extension?
The Optery Global Privacy Control (GPC) Extension is a free and open-source web browser extension that allows you to send privacy preference signals to websites, indicating that you do not want your personal information to be sold or shared.
How does the Optery GPC Extension work?
When you install the Optery GPC Extension and turn on protection, it will automatically send a privacy preference signal to websites you visit, informing them that you do not want your personal information sold or shared.
How to toggle on/off your GPC signal with the Optery GPC Extension
Install the Optery GPC Extension: You can install the Optery GPC Extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Look for the Optery GPC Extension icon: Once the extension is installed, you should see the Optery GPC Extension icon in your browser's toolbar.
Click on the icon: Click on the Optery GPC Extension icon.
Toggle the switch: The icon will show you whether your GPC signal is currently on or off. You can click on the switch to turn it on or off.
Browser Refresh Required
To update your protection status, your browser must be refreshed. Make sure to save your changes in any open tabs before refreshing.
Additional Considerations
The Optery GPC Extension is only effective for websites that support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) standard.
Even if you use the Optery GPC Extension, some websites may still collect your personal information. You can always review a website's privacy policy to learn more about how they collect and use your data.
The Optery Global Privacy Control (GPC) Extension is a free and open-source web browser extension that allows you to send privacy preference signals to websites, indicating that you do not want your personal information to be sold or shared.
How does the Optery GPC Extension work?
When you install the Optery GPC Extension and turn on protection, it will automatically send a privacy preference signal to websites you visit, informing them that you do not want your personal information sold or shared.
How to toggle on/off your GPC signal with the Optery GPC Extension
Install the Optery GPC Extension: You can install the Optery GPC Extension from the Chrome Web Store.
Look for the Optery GPC Extension icon: Once the extension is installed, you should see the Optery GPC Extension icon in your browser's toolbar.
Click on the icon: Click on the Optery GPC Extension icon.
Toggle the switch: The icon will show you whether your GPC signal is currently on or off. You can click on the switch to turn it on or off.
Browser Refresh Required
To update your protection status, your browser must be refreshed. Make sure to save your changes in any open tabs before refreshing.
Additional Considerations
The Optery GPC Extension is only effective for websites that support the Global Privacy Control (GPC) standard.
Even if you use the Optery GPC Extension, some websites may still collect your personal information. You can always review a website's privacy policy to learn more about how they collect and use your data.
Updated on: 24/06/2024
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