now getting Google cookies even when "always block" is chosen

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now getting Google cookies even when "always block" is chosen

Since the last update, I now get Google cookies even when "always block" might be chosen in preferences. I realize I might still get cache under that setting, but I should not get anyone's cookie. I keep fewer than 20 essential cookies and always delete all other cookies I can get from visiting sites. (would you believe one site I visited dumped over 60 cache and cookies on me just by visiting a single home page?)

Is Google doing evil things and bypassing no cookie preferences yet AGAIN?

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 2.8 GHz Quad core, 6 GB ram

Posted on Mar 30, 2013 11:42 PM

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Answer 1

Derryl S Author

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May 7, 2013 9:15 PM in response to Derryl S

I continue to get that *#*#*# Google cookie even if I have private browsing checked and to always block cookies.

How is Google bypassing the settings. This is really creepy they keep trying to plant their evil cookies on my computer againsts my wishes and settings!!!!!!!

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seventy one

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May 7, 2013 11:12 PM in response to Derryl S

You are right; in many cases Google, amongst others, seem able to by pass the basic anti-cookie protection so it seems to me the easiest resolution is to use an efficient cookie controller. After event, maybe, but better than nothing.

I use Cookie (available in App Store) and I can remove all unwanted cookies, flash cookies, databases (watch for these in particular), with one click for each grouping.

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Klaus1

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May 8, 2013 3:05 AM in response to Derryl S

Removal/prevention of Google cookies:

http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html

But it can be hard to be rid of Google for ever:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-18777671

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Answer 4

seventy one

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May 8, 2013 3:18 AM in response to Klaus1

And of course you are right. The point about using the 'Cookie' app is that in three clicks you can remove all cookies you have not previously checked as to be allowed. It's no great chore and you can do it on a daily or weekly basis to choice.

You don't need to examine them ... just click each of the categories. Yes, cast a cursory eye over the list just in case there is something you may want, but otherwise ...

Incidentally I have no connection with the developers, although I am currently in contact with them about updating their App to include a domain blacklist option.

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andyBall_uk

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May 8, 2013 3:55 AM in response to Derryl S

Derryl - do you have Safari preferences...Security - warn when visiting a fraudulent wesbsite checked on ?

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Derryl S Author

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May 9, 2013 3:21 PM in response to Derryl S

I uncheckedturns checked the warn if visiting fraudulent site, google did not appear in cookies.

This appears to be just an OSX Safari situation. I cleared all web info on my iPad, went to sites and nothing from Google or anyone else appeared with never on cookies was selected, even though the fraudulent site warning is turned on.

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