Google has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit by deleting personal records of over 136 million Chrome users in the US.

The settlement is valued between $4.75 billion and $7.8 billion, requiring improved privacy disclosures and automatic cookie blocking in Incognito mode.

Despite the agreement, Google continues to confront legal challenges, including accusations of monopolizing search and issues with its Android app marketplace.

The settlement has raised awareness about the limitations of Incognito mode, which doesn't fully protect user privacy as files and bookmarks remain after the session ends.

As part of the settlement, Google must destroy or anonymize data collected during Incognito sessions and block third-party cookies by default.

Affected users are not entitled to financial compensation but may pursue claims for damages in California state court.

The legal resolution is considered a significant move towards ensuring tech companies are accountable for user data privacy.