As of now, there are three types of content blocking Settings in Firefox: These changes will be starting immediately for users who download the application for the first time, and gradually for existing users over the coming months.
#Disconnect privacy pro firefox update#
This update changes that – as Firefox will now block all third-party tracking cookies by default (in accordance with a “tracking blacklist” compiled and maintained by Disconnect – a third party data privacy firm). While these features are not net new to the browser,users previously needed to enable them manually in Firefox browser Settings. See more on the difference between the two types of cookies in the section below. Third party cookies however, are set by domains other than the site you’re on, and are primarily used for tracking between sites, serving ads, and retargeting of users (think display ads that you see for a product you were just looking at). In a nutshell, first party cookies are set by the site that you visit directly This allows the site to collect analytics data and overall improve user experience. The important distinction here comes from the difference between First-Party and Third-Party cookies. While this update doesn’t go as far as Apple’s ITP 2.1 update that refreshes First Party Cookies by default after 7 days, it still has adverse effects on digital marketers who are aiming to target and track users when they leave their site.
This new update will automatically block third-party trackers by default, obscuring data from users on your site who use the Firefox web browser. Mozilla announced on June 4th that they’ll be rolling out a new set of anti-tracking measures on their Firefox browser version 67.0.1 over the coming months. The latest update from Firefox will block Third-Party Cookies by default What is Firefox Enhanced Tracking Prevention, or ETP?
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