# DuckDuckGo Web Tracking Protections

## Types of Protections

- **3rd-Party Tracker Loading Protection**  
  This stops most 3rd-party trackers from loading in the first place, which significantly enhances protection against tracking.

- **3rd-Party Cookie Protection**  
  Blocks access to 3rd-party cookies from our list of known trackers, limiting cross-site tracking.

- **1st-Party Cookie Protection**  
  Applies a 24-hour expiration to 1st-party cookies created by unblocked scripts, minimizing their tracking potential.

- **CNAME Cloaking Protection**  
  Treats certain disguised trackers as 3rd parties, preventing them from evading protections.

- **Fingerprinting Protection**  
  Blocks scripts used for fingerprinting your device and overrides browser APIs to prevent fingerprinting.

- **Smarter Encryption (HTTPS Upgrading)**  
  Automatically upgrades HTTP connections to HTTPS when possible, improving security and privacy.

- **Link Tracking Protection**  
  Removes tracking parameters from URLs to protect against tracking.

- **Referrer Tracking Protection**  
  Trims referrer headers to prevent detailed tracking of user activity.

- **Embedded Social Media Protection**  
  Blocks embedded social media content known to track users.

- **Google-Specific Web Tracking Protections**  
  Provides specific protections against Google’s tracking methods, including Google AMP, Topics, and Sign-In Pop-Ups.

## Everyday Privacy Controls

- **The Fire Button**  
  Clears browsing data, including cookies and cache, with an option to fireproof specific sites.

- **Cookie Pop-Up Protection**  
  Automatically sets cookie preferences to minimize tracking and closes pop-up requests.

- **Global Privacy Control (GPC)**  
  Sends opt-out signals to websites not to sell or share user data, depending on jurisdiction laws.

## How to Get Our Web Tracking Protections

To install protection, get the relevant DuckDuckGo app or extension based on your platform:

- **Firefox:** [Get Extension](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/duckduckgo-for-firefox/)
- **Chrome:** [Get Extension](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/bkdgflcldnnnapblkhphbgpggdiikppg)
- **Edge:** [Get Extension](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/duckduckgo-privacy-essent/caoacbimdbbljakfhgikoodekdnlcgpk)
- **Opera:** [Get Extension](https://addons.opera.com/extensions/details/duckduckgo-for-opera-2/)
- **iPhone & iPad:** [Get App](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duckduckgo-private-browser/id663592361?ct=funnel_help)
- **Android:** [Get App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duckduckgo.mobile.android&referrer=origin%3Dfunnel_help)
- **Mac:** [Get App](https://apps.apple.com/app/duckduckgo-privacy-browser/id663592361?ct=funnel_help)
- **Windows:** [Get App](/content/windows?origin=funnel_help/index.html)

For more questions or contact, visit [contact us](/content/duckduckgo-help-pages/company/contact-us/index.html).