In the wake of a tracking lawsuit, Chrome's incognito warning has been quietly updated by Google.
"Others who use this device won't see your activity, so you can browse more privately. This won't change how data is collected by websites you visit and the services they use, including Google. Downloads, bookmarks and reading list items will be saved," the updated text reads.
It is worth noting that back in 2020, a class-action lawsuit sought $5 billion from Google for gathering user data through its services in Incognito Mode. Google defended itself against the accusations, asserting that they specify in their statements that websites collect data in Incognito, even though this information isn't explicitly mentioned in the disclaimer.
Users should be aware that Incognito mode doesn't guarantee anonymity. When using Incognito, websites, including Google, can still collect data and track your online activity. However, as per reports, the default activation of third-party cookie tracking prevention in Incognito may offer some level of protection for your browsing activity.