DuckDuckGo Q&A How does Google track me even when I'm not using it? Google can (and does) track your activity across many non-Google websites and apps. That may be surprising, even if you already know that when you use Google products like Google Search, Chrome, and
DuckDuckGo Q&A How do hidden web trackers put my privacy at risk? Hidden trackers can follow you around the Internet and watch much of what you do online, but there are simple tools you can use to help block them. Before I get into how
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DuckDuckGo Q&A Is there a simple privacy law that actually makes sense? Yes! Despite all the protestations you hear from Big Tech, there is a simple privacy law that makes sense without destroying the tech industry. Let me explain, but first, for context if you’
DuckDuckGo Q&A What are the biggest tracker networks and what can I do about them? When you visit a website, you are of course observable by the site itself, but you are also observable by third-party trackers that the site embeds in its code. You might be surprised
DuckDuckGo Q&A Is it true that my ISP is spying on my web browsing? Does DuckDuckGo fix that? Yes, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) is likely spying on your web browsing, and yes, DuckDuckGo can help you significantly cut down on their ability to spy on you. Your ISP is the
DuckDuckGo Q&A What Does Google Know About Me? Did you know that Google keeps your search history forever? That alone is scary, but it’s just a small part of the data they try to collect on people.
DuckDuckGo Q&A What Is the Business Model for DuckDuckGo? We’re proud to be profitable without making your personal information the product. Here's how we make it work (and how other companies can, too).
DuckDuckGo Q&A How Many People Use DuckDuckGo? You may find it surprising to learn that we don’t know how many people use DuckDuckGo!
DuckDuckGo Q&A Why Should I Use DuckDuckGo Instead of Google? If you ever get asked why you should use DuckDuckGo instead of Google, here's a definitive answer by our Founder & CEO, Gabriel Weinberg.
DuckDuckGo Q&A How Does DuckDuckGo Know Where I Am? Searching the web with DuckDuckGo is completely anonymous, yet we're also able to serve you localized results, such as the weather. Here's how we do it.
DuckDuckGo Q&A How Does the DuckDuckGo App/Extension Protect My Privacy? Our app & extensions include built-in tracker blocking, smarter encryption, Privacy Grade website ratings, and, of course, private search – all in one.
DuckDuckGo Q&A How Anonymous Is DuckDuckGo? Each time you search on DuckDuckGo, you have a blank search history, as if you’ve never been there before.
DuckDuckGo Q&A Is DuckDuckGo a Good Search Engine? Yes! We clearly think DuckDuckGo is a great search engine, though we’re actually that and much more. If you’re unfamiliar with DuckDuckGo, we're the leading provider of simple privacy protection tools