Browser Data

Information collected by or about web browsers during internet usage, including browser type, version, language settings, screen resolution, operating system, plugins, time zone, and browsing history. Browser data also encompasses technical identifiers like user agent strings and browser fingerprints that can track or identify users across websites. While some browser data serves legitimate purposes (like ensuring websites display correctly), it also enables tracking and profiling. Browser data constitutes personal data when it relates to an identifiable individual—which is often the case when combined with IP addresses, cookies, or account information. Privacy laws require transparency about browser data collection, appropriate lawful basis (typically consent for tracking purposes), and respect for browser-based privacy signals like Global Privacy Control. The shift toward privacy-focused browsers and tracking restrictions reflects growing concerns about browser data collection.