Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Definition
Browsing history refers to a record of web pages visited by a user on a particular device. It includes information such as URLs, timestamps, and page titles.
Incognito Mode: Incognito mode is a feature available in web browsers that allows users to browse the internet without their actions being recorded in the browsing history.
Cache: The cache is a temporary storage location on a computer or device where recently accessed data is stored for quicker retrieval. Browsing history may be stored in the cache.
Tracking Cookies: Tracking cookies are cookies used by advertisers and marketers to track user behavior across different websites and deliver targeted advertisements based on their browsing history.