What is Private Web?
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How much are you concerned about exposing your online activities and internet browsing footprint? What are the options to help you protect your privacy? We are here to give you a new option by searching with a proxy whenever you need it.
After installing this extension, you can right-click on the extension’s browser icon to open a simple user dashboard. When the function is activated, you can type in your browser’s address bar. We will detect privacy-related keywords (such as “bank” or “insurance”) and provide a quick link in the autocomplete area. Simply click on the link.
Alternatively, when you need to look for a website with a proxy, just type the URL (you can copy it from your address bar) in the search box here, and click the “magnifying glass” icon. Here you go.
What is Hide.me? Hide.me is a world-renowned safe proxy service provider that we integrated into this extension. Hide.me provides the service you need and always reminds you when you are using the proxy.
How do we monetize this extension? After installing this extension to your Chrome browser, we redirect your searches to our domain privatewebnow.com powered by Yahoo. Yahoo is our monetization partner. While using this extension, you will also see ads of Hide.me provided by them.
Permissions used and reasons:
- Change your default search engine to our domain privatewebnow.com powered by Yahoo. We require this permission in order to use our domain as a placeholder. We also support Google and Bing in this extension. So if you want to select a different option, you can go to the Settings of our extension and select another supported one.
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Private Web requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
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Private Web may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.
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