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Using Firefox without Google

broder1
broder1
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I try to use Firefox browser but by using I should accept cookies on the google platform, WHY

I try to use Firefox browser but by using I should accept cookies on the google platform, WHY

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jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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Firefox uses the Google SafeBrowsing service for lists of phishing and malware sites. More info: How does built-in Phishing and Malware Protection work?

When retrieving updated lists, Firefox uses a dedicated cookie for those connections that should not cross over to any browsing you do on the Google site in regular tabs. So you can block Google cookies for regular web browsing if you like.