This article explains how to manage and delete browsing history, cache, and cookies in Safari, Apple's default web browser for iOS and macOS devices.

Browsing data stored on your iPhone includes history, cache, and cookies. When stored, the data helps provide faster load times, auto-populate web forums, customize ads, and provide records of your web searches. Here's a look at the types of browsing data stored on your iPhone:

While this data can be useful to store, it is also sensitive in nature. Whether it’s your Gmail password or the digits on your credit card, much of the data left behind at the end of your browsing session can be harmful in the wrong hands. In addition to the security risk, there are also privacy concerns to consider. That’s why it’s important to understand what this data is and how it can be viewed and manipulated on your iPhone.

This tutorial describes each item in detail and guides you step-by-step through managing and deleting the respective data.