Issue Report: Inconsistent Privacy Controls and Missing Time Range for Data Deletion on Android
Dear Firefox Support Team, I am writing to report a significant issue regarding the user experience and privacy management in the Firefox Android app. The Problem: There is a major inconsistency in how browsing data is handled compared to the desktop version. Currently: The History menu allows me to delete entries for a specific time range (e.g., "Last hour"), but this fails to clear associated cookies or site data, leaving my session traces active. The Settings > Delete browsing data menu provides the necessary options to clear cookies and cache, but it lacks any time range selection. It only allows for a "Delete All" approach. The Impact: This creates a problematic loop for users who value their privacy. If I want to wipe my traces for just the last hour, I am forced to delete my entire browser history and cookies, which logs me out of every single service I use. This lack of granular control is a step back from the privacy standards Firefox usually maintains. Requested Resolution: I request that you treat this as a functional gap and implement a "Time Range" picker (Last hour, Last 24 hours, etc.) within the "Delete browsing data" settings, similar to the desktop implementation. This would ensure that mobile users can manage their privacy without the "all-or-nothing" penalty currently in place. Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your ongoing commitment to user privacy.
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