Attached what I think are my relevant settings. I mainly use Safari for iCloud Private Relay.

Maybe it makes it harder for a site to track me if I’m using Private Browsing versus using the regular mode without clearing website data, eh?

Too bad Tab Groups don’t isolate cookies (and other data), seems like that would solve for some of my use cases. And too bad Private Tabs forget cookies when they’re not used for a while / you run out of RAM. That would also solve for some use cases.

I’d like to pin a dozen or so completely isolated tabs and have them always maintain my cookies. Because I can’t, I use Tab Groups for a few sites I use frequently, and launch a new Private Tab for everything else.

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Three iOS 17 screenshots:

Section 1:

Settings > Safari

PRIVACY & SECURITY

Prevent Cross-Site Tracking

Hide IP Address Trackers and Websites >

Section 2:

Safari > Advanced

Website Data

PRIVACY

Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection

All Browsing >

Block All Cookies

Privacy Preserving Ad Measurement

Check for Apple Pay

Section 3:

iCloud > Private Relay

iCloud Private Relay keeps your internet activity private

Private Relay hides your IP address and browsing activity in Safari and protects your unencrypted internet traffic so that no one -including Apple—can see both who you are and what sites you’re visiting.

About iCloud Private Relay & Privacy…

IP Address Location

Private Relay

Without access to your IP address, some websites may require extra steps to sign in or access content.

Learn more…