Erase my traces

This is a great option because all your files, cookies, preferences, user names and passwords are deleted for good once the window is closed. This option is available on most browsers.

• In the browser’s menu, click on FILE, then NEW TAB;
• In the TOOLS tab, select PRIVATE BROWSING.

Even if you are not using a private browser, it is possible to erase your traces. To do so, just follow the instructions below:

Using Internet Explorer?

Here’s how to go about it:

• Click TOOLS at the top of your window, then select OPTIONS;
• A window will appear. Click on GENERAL;
• Click on ERASE FILES in the TEMPORARY FILES option;
• Click on CLEAR HISTORY;
• Click OK;
• Close the browser.

Using Google Chrome?

Here’s how to go about it:

• In the scroll-down menu to the right of the address bar, choose the HISTORY option;
• Click on CLEAR HISTORY;
• Check all the boxes;
• Choose the time period for which you would like to erase the data;
• Close the browser.

Using Mozilla Firefox?

Here’s how to do it:

• In TOOLS, click on CLEAR HISTORY;
• Check all boxes;
• Finally, click on CLEAR MY HISTORY NOW;
• Close the browser.

Using Safari on a MAC?

Here’s how to go about it:

• Click on SAFARI in the top menu;
• Click on CLEAR HISTORY;
• Close the browser.

You may also want to use a computer in a public library, an Internet café or a women’s centre, for example.