Delete Tracking Cookies

Tracking cookies are bits of text stored on a personal computer with information sent from a web browser. The text stores information about the user such as preferences or contents from a shopping cart. Many people want to delete tracking cookies from their computer, because they feel it's an invasion of their privacy. Others feel like these bits clutter computer space. There are several different methods you might use to delete tracking cookies.

Steps

Delete Cookies in Chrome

  1. Start Chrome and select the menu. The menu button will be in the top right hand corner and will resemble three horizontal lines.
  2. Select “Settings”. This will bring up a new window with your settings.
  3. Select “Clear Browsing Data”. There will be a number of headings in the Settings window. Scroll down until you see the heading “Privacy”. It may be necessary to scroll to the bottom and select “Show advanced settings...” first. On the line below the “Privacy” heading, you will see the button marked “Clear Browsing Data”. Click it.
  4. Choose what to delete. First you will need to select how far back you want your data cleared, then you will need to select what type of data you want to clear. Be careful what options are selected, as you may not wish to delete stored passwords or autofill settings.
  5. Select “Clear Browsing Data” again. At the bottom of the menu, you will see a button again marked “Clear Browsing Data”. When you have selected all of the options you want, press that button and you are done.
  6. Fine tune your settings. You can change how Chrome handles cookies by going into the advanced settings. Instead of choosing the first “Clear Browsing Data” option, click the button labeled “Content settings...” directly under the “Privacy” heading. The first several options will let you control how the system handles cookies.

Delete Cookies in Firefox

  1. Open Firefox and open the main menu. The main menu button will be the bright orange button in the very top left hand corner labeled “Firefox”.
  2. Select “Clear Recent History...” from the “History” submenu.
  3. Select the length of time. Select how far back you would like your cookies and data cleared.
  4. Select “Details”. This will be important. Make sure only the items you want to delete are selected.
  5. Click “Clear Now”. When you are done making your selection, you can click “Clear Now”.

Delete Cookies in Internet Explorer

  1. Open Internet Explorer.
  2. Select the “Tools” menu. This menu can be found towards the top, directly below the address bar. Do not click the “Tools” menu on the command bar if it is open, as this will not have access. The incorrect “Tools” menu should be located further down.
  3. Click “Delete browsing history...”. This should be the first option on the menu in recent versions of IE.
  4. Select the types of information to delete. You will need to decide what types of information you want to delete and check the necessary boxes.
  5. Click “Delete”. When you have made your selections, click the “Delete” button at the bottom of the menu.
  6. Fine tune your settings. You can change how IE handles future cookies and data by going into the advanced settings. Select “Webpage Privacy Policy” from the “Safety” menu (usually located on the Command bar). From there you can change a variety of settings.

Delete Cookies on an iPad

  1. Completely close Safari. Unlike usual cookie deleting procedures, you should have Safari shut down before clearing cookies on an iPad.
  2. Select “Settings”. Go to your iPad settings. This icon is usually on your home screen.
  3. Select “Safari”. Select “Safari” from the left hand bar in your settings menu.
  4. Select “Clear Cookies”. This option will be towards the middle or end of the Safari settings menu.
  5. Select “Clear”. A confirmation window will pop up when you click “Clear Cookies”. Select the button that says “Clear” and then you’re done.

Delete Cookies on a Galaxy Tab

  1. Open your internet.
  2. Open the menu. Tap to open the menu. The icon for the menu will resemble three horizontal lines and will be location in the top right hand corner.
  3. Open the “Settings” menu. Tap settings, which will be locating at the bottom of the main menu.
  4. Select “Privacy and security”. From the grey menu on the left, select “Privacy and security”.
  5. Select “Clear all cookie data”. This option should be on the right side of the screen and is usually the fifth item on the list.
  6. Select “Ok”. Selecting “Clear all cookie data” will bring up a confirmation window. Select “Ok” and you are done.



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