Browsing Data Retention

Newly published website content often fails to appear because Chrome‑based browsers retain older cached data for extended periods.

We recommend clearing/deleting the browsing cached data for all time exluding passwords when not logged into online services, prior to browsing the web.

Important: Please DO NOT clear cache while logged-in to online services. You will be signed-out. You can login again, but the same is not true for one-time online testing services.

Tip: Most online services keep track of devices that failed to sign-out (e.g. Google, Yahoo, Netflix, Amazon, etc…) retaining the previous unterminated login sessions or unrecognized devices.

Browser Specific Instructions to Delete Browsing Data

How to Delete browsing data in Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three dots [⋮] in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings.
4. Click Privacy and security on the left.
5. Select Clear browsing data.
6. Open the Time range dropdown.
7. Select All time from the dropdown.
8. Select all options except passwords to delete.
9. Click Clear data.

How to Delete browsing data in Microsoft Edge

1. Open Microsoft Edge.
2. Click the three dots […] in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. Click Privacy, search, and services in the left sidebar.
5. Scroll to Clear browsing data.
6. Click Choose what to clear.
7. Open the Time range dropdown.
8. Select All time from the dropdown.
9. Select all options except passwords to delete.
10. Click Clear now.

Other Browsing Data

Follow these steps to access your Google activity (search history, location history, and more).

1. Open the website: In your browser's address bar, go to myactivity.google.com.
2. Enter your Google account e-mail: Type the G-mail address (or other e-mail linked to your Google account) you want to check.
3. Enter your Google account password: Provide the password associated with that Google account and click Next.
4. Complete 2‑Step Verification (if prompted): If you have 2‑Step Verification enabled, confirm the sign‑in using the code or prompt sent to your phone or another device.
5. View your activity: After signing in, you'll see your Google Activity dashboard, where you can review, delete, or manage your activity.