To delete stored data for a specific website, follow these steps:
Steps to Clear Website Data
Here's how you can easily remove saved data from a single website using your browser, as described in the provided reference:
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Access Site Settings:
- First, navigate to the website you wish to clear data from.
- Look for the Lock Icon located at the left side of the URL bar (address bar).
- Click the Lock Icon. This action will open a menu displaying website information.
- From the menu, select "Site Settings". This will take you to a detailed settings page for the current site.
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Clear Data:
- On the Site Settings page, look for the option that says "Clear Data".
- Click the "Clear Data" button.
- Note: The settings page and the data clearing process might take some time to load, especially if the site has stored significant amounts of data.
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Reload and Re-login:
- After clearing data, reload the website page.
- You will likely need to re-login to your account if you were logged in before deleting the site data. This is necessary because clearing the data deletes cookies and session information stored by the browser. (Example: If you were logged into Breeze, you'll have to log back in).
Why Clear Website Data?
Clearing website data can be useful for several reasons:
- Privacy: It removes stored information about your browsing activity on the website.
- Troubleshooting: It can fix problems with website functionality by clearing corrupt cached files.
- Security: It can remove potentially harmful or outdated data.
Data Types Cleared
The Clear Data process typically removes:
- Cookies
- Cache data
- Storage data (local storage, session storage, indexedDB, webSQL)
- Site permissions
By following these instructions, you'll successfully delete the stored data for the selected website.