Each time you visit a website or use a search engine, your browser (Chrome, Safari, etc.) stores records of your activities on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. If you use a Google Account or iCloud service, your browsing history may be stored on all your devices.
If you need to cover your tracks, there are a few precautions you can do to reduce the risk of being tracked.
Browse in Private mode
Click here to learn how to browse in private mode.
Clear your internet browser history
Your internet browser tracks what sites you've visited and what you've looked at. A list is then left on your computer and can be accessed by others who use the device.
Click here to find out how to clear your internet browser history.
Clear your cache
Your cache stores any files you may have recently looked at from within your browser. This is different than your internet history. Different internet browsers have a different set of rules to clear their cache.
Click here to find out how to clear your cache.
Contact us:
Nina’s Place: The Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre for Halton
1245 Lakeshore Road
Burlington, ON L7S 0A2
Tel. (905) 632-3737 ext. 5708
Fax (905) 681-4957
We are unable to provide medical or legal advice over email or social media. For aid, please reach out directly.
Navigation Line
If you are a service provider looking for acute healthcare services following a sexual assault or domestic violence, please call our navigation line:
1-855-NAV-SADV (1-855-628-7238)