Privacy features built into browsing
Browser privacy is not only about blocking ads. It also includes reducing tracker requests, avoiding unnecessary local IP exposure and keeping extension preferences under your control.
Local-first extension data
Shieldly is designed to store settings, statistics and site preferences locally in Chrome storage. The privacy policy explains what the extension handles and what it does not collect for advertising profiles.
Advanced modules
SafeClick and WebRTC leak protection are part of Shieldly's advanced privacy layer, alongside tracker blocking, pop-up reduction and cookie wall cleanup.
Match each control to a privacy question
Tracker filtering concerns supported tracking requests. Consent handling concerns website choice interfaces. WebRTC protection concerns a browser connection setting. These are related, but they do not answer the same question. Decide whether you are trying to reduce background requests, manage a site preference or limit a particular exposure before choosing a switch. That makes it easier to verify the result and understand what remains outside the extension's scope.
Review permissions and exceptions together
An extension needs access to the pages where it performs cleanup, while allowed sites and per-site modes can deliberately change its behavior. If protection appears inconsistent, inspect both browser-granted access and Shieldly's own exceptions. Test on a normal website after reloading. Restricted browser pages are not representative. Keep a short explanation for any exception you retain so a future review can distinguish an intentional choice from a forgotten troubleshooting step.
Keep local information under your control
Settings, domain lists and diagnostic records can still be sensitive even when they stay on your device. Review an export before sending it elsewhere and store backups in a private location. Local-first protection does not prevent other users of the same profile from accessing its configuration. For broader privacy decisions, review the browser's account, cookie and site-permission settings alongside the extension.
Frequently asked questions
Does one privacy switch cover everything?
No. Each module addresses a particular behavior. Review its purpose and limits before relying on it.
Can another browser profile have different protection?
Yes. Check the actual extension settings in that profile; do not infer its state from a different window or installation.
Related pages
Read tracker blocking, WebRTC leak protection, SafeClick and privacy-focused ad blocking.