Privacy and Security on Firefox OS
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- Revision id: 40666
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- Creator: Joshua Smith
- Comment: Updated browser privacy screenshots, fixed some grammatical errors
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- Reviewed by: iNerd
- Is approved? Yes
- Is current revision? No
- Ready for localization: Yes
- Readied for localization:
- Readied for localization by: mluna
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Mozilla cares about your privacy and security on the web Mozilla Privacy Policy. Firefox OS enables you to add protections as follows:
How do I Turn On Do Not Track On My Firefox OS Phone?
By clicking the following hyperlinked article you will learn how to turn on the do-not-track feature on your Firefox OS phone.
How do I enable the Firefox OS phone lock?
By clicking the following hyperlinked article you will learn how to create and enable the phone lock on your Firefox OS phone.
How do I use the SIM PIN?
By clicking the following hyperlinked article you will learn how to create and enable the SIM pin on Firefox OS.
Security and privacy in the browser
Firefox OS uses best practices for security testing and adheres to Mozilla secure-development guidelines just like desktop Firefox.
How do I clear Firefox OS browser cookies?
To clear your browser cookies on Firefox OS, do the following:
- Tap the browser tab to open the sidebar.
- Tap the gear in the upper right to open the browser settings.
- Tap the
button, and tap to remove all stored private data and cookies.
How do I delete Firefox OS browsing history?
To clear your browser history on Firefox OS, do the following:
- Tap the browser tab to open the sidebar.
- Tap the gear in the upper right to open the browser settings.
- Tap the
button, and tap to remove all stored history from the browser.
How do I use the Firefox OS browser padlock icon?
Look for the padlock icon in Firefox before entering any personal information (passwords, credit cards, addresses, etc.) into a web site.