[tbb-bugs] #18382 [Tor Browser]: Private browsing retains state

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#18382: Private browsing retains state
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks  |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect       |         Status:  closed
 Priority:  Medium       |      Milestone:
Component:  Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal       |     Resolution:  duplicate
 Keywords:               |  Actual Points:
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Changes (by cypherpunks):

 * status:  new => closed
 * resolution:   => duplicate
 * severity:  Major => Normal


Comment:

 Replying to [ticket:18382 cypherpunks]:
 > By default, TBB uses private browsing mode. Cookies and other state
 (e.g. cache) are retained until the browser is restarted.
 >
 > There is neither an option to view the cookies nor to clear the history.

 This is #10353 and is a Firefox bug. See for example:
 * https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=823941
 * https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=777620

 > If the browser is left running for a long time, a lot of history can be
 linked.
 >
 > TBB should offer an option to clear history in private browsing mode
 and/or clear all history associated with an URL bar domain when it is
 closed.

 This feature is called "New identity" in Torbutton.

 Closing as duplicate. Please reopen and clarify if you think otherwise.

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