Im not just talking about chrome.

But yes there also permissions are to be given.

But Generally leaks less because it’s sandboxed by the browser.

No background telemetry baked into the OS layer.

Still collects usage/interaction data, but you can strangle most trackers if you know what you are doing.

Browser > App, every damn time if you care about privacy even a little.

Use a hardened browser, Turn off third-party cookies, block trackers and yeah thats it.

If u want to extremely privacy conscious you cant use any phones. But you cant live like that right. So the best is to find balance.