Firefox Pioneer is a feature that allows you to opt in to contribute sensitive data that helps us understand the Web, how people interact with it, and how people use their browsers. Participation in Firefox Pioneer is strictly voluntary. Once you’ve opted in, you will have the option to choose which studies to participate in. These studies will collect varying information about your browsing behavior, possibly including what web pages you visit and how you interact with them.

We protect your privacy by ensuring the following:

Your individual data will not be shared to the public or sold. Only a small number of researchers will have access to raw data, and that data can only be accessed if it’s relevant to their particular study.

A panel of privacy, security, and research experts will review proposed studies to make sure that your privacy is protected and only necessary and appropriate data is collected. Studies not approved will not be shipped.

You will be given a random ID that we only use for Firefox Pioneer.

Pioneer will not be active in Private Browsing, nor will it collect any cookies, login information, email addresses or form information.

The data you submit is encrypted in Firefox and not decrypted until it is on a server that is not connected to the wider internet.

By participating in this group, you will help us to make better decisions on your behalf and shape the future of Firefox!

How do I participate?

First, type about:pioneer in your address bar. Click the Get Started button. Click Accept and Participate . You may be prompted to answer some optional questions. Some studies have preconditions. These questions help us notify you when a study you’re eligible for is available. Scroll down to the list of available studies. If you see a study you’re interested in, click Join Study to participate. Tip: The Pioneer icon on your toolbar will let you know when a study is available to you. How do I export my data? Your individual data will not be shared to the public or sold and only a small number of researchers will have access to raw data if it’s relevant to their specific study. To access your raw data: Click the Firefox Pioneer icon in your toolbar. Find your study and click the three-dot menu for your it. Click Export your data . How do I opt out? To withdraw from a specific study Click the Firefox Pioneer icon in your toolbar. Click Leave Study for the study to opt out. To withdraw from Pioneer Click the Firefox Pioneer icon in your toolbar. Click the Leave button near the top of the page.