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tuxic@posteo.de <tuxic@posteo.de> wrote:
>
> There two reasons for which I have switched to waterfox: Privacy and
> memory.
>
> About:config and search for "telemetry"

Telemetry can be switched off.

> Or check how many URLS are configured under about:config.

It is in "about:config", so they can be switched off.
However, for some it is wise not to: There is a balance
between security and privacy - e.g. ask a public server
for known malware sites at obvious cost of privacy.
You might want to have a look at the customization from e.g.
https://github.com/ghacksuserjs/ghacks-user.js