Incognito Mode is a Total Lie – and it Cost Google $5 Billion The recent $5 billion payout by Google over its handling of user data in incognito mode has left many wondering what exactly this "private" browsing feature actually does.
The myth of incognito mode as a robust tool for online anonymity has been perpetuated by tech companies and users alike for years.
In reality, incognito mode is primarily designed to keep your browsing history clean and auto fills intact. It does not cloak your IP address or prevent websites from tracking you.