Mozilla pilots Cliqz engine in Firefox to slurp user browsing data

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Mozilla has launched a pilot program using Cliqz technology to pull user browsing data in Firefox.

Last week, Mountain View, CA-based Mozilla said the inclusion of the Cliqz plugin, bolt-on software which recommends links to news, weather, sport and other websites directly in the search bar based on a user’s history and activities, will now be included in “less than one percent” of Firefox browser downloads taking place in Germany.

The inclusion of the add-on is part of a “small experiment” designed to improve the Firefox experience, privacy, and ease of use, according to the company.

Mozilla first made an investment into Munich, Germany-based Cliqz GmbH last year. At the time, Mozilla said the strategic investment helped “to enable innovation of privacy-focused search experiences.”

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