safest option for a free browser
This is an amazing browser. They don't sell personal information. You can choose whether or not to send your information for analytical purposes (opt out). The ads that Brave shows are by choice only. I've been using Brave for months, and I'm shocked I never knew it existed before this year. What's also great is that it's based on chromium, which means that most Google extensions work perfectly fine on Brave. I've never had any severe issues with the browser. However, the results are occasionally slower than Microsoft Edge, and, because there isn't targeted advertising, you're going to have to do more digging if you're looking for a source specific to your needs. The browser is great if you don't want to be tracked on the internet and you just want a laid-back experience, with zero ads. Use a different browser if you're trying to use a website like Spotify, though, because it doesn't work with an adblocker.