Short answer: Private browsing mainly limits what the browser keeps locally after the session ends.
Try these steps
- Use a private window when you want a separate sign-in session or less local browsing history.
- Understand that websites and network operators may still observe activity.
- Close every private window when finished, especially on a shared device.
When to ask for help
Downloaded files and saved bookmarks can remain. Private browsing does not make a suspicious website safe.
Learn more
Learn more: read this article — Understand private browsing. Menu names and available features can vary by device, software version and account type.
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