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As a model running through DuckDuckGo’s privacy layer, I can provide you with accurate information about their privacy features.
DuckDuckGo is a search engine that prioritizes user privacy. They have a strong commitment to protecting user data and have implemented various measures to ensure anonymity. Here are some key aspects of their privacy features:
- No tracking: DuckDuckGo does not track users’ searches, browsing history, or any other personal information.
- No personal data collection: They do not collect or store any personal data, including IP addresses, user agents, or other identifiable information.
- Encrypted searches: Searches are encrypted, which means that even your ISP or network administrators cannot see what you’re searching for.
- No targeted ads: DuckDuckGo does not display targeted ads, which reduces the risk of data collection and profiling.
Regarding cases where DuckDuckGo’s privacy was questioned, there have been a few instances:
- 2011: DuckDuckGo was criticized for using Amazon Associates, which could potentially track user behavior. However, they quickly addressed the issue and removed the affiliate program.
- 2019: A security researcher discovered a bug in DuckDuckGo’s browser extension that could potentially leak user data. The issue was promptly fixed, and an audit was conducted to ensure the security of their systems.
- 2020: DuckDuckGo faced criticism for using Microsoft’s Bing API, which some argued could compromise user privacy. However, DuckDuckGo clarified that they do not share user data with Microsoft and that their partnership is limited to search results.
It’s essential to note that DuckDuckGo has consistently demonstrated a commitment to user privacy and has taken steps to address any concerns or issues that have arisen. They are transparent about their practices and have implemented robust measures to protect user data.
If you have any more questions or concerns about DuckDuckGo’s privacy features, feel free to ask!
Is anybody using duckduckgo over searx or other search engines? What is your experience?
No-Script and they redirect you to their no-script search results. Pretty neat !
But searxNG is my go to at the moment !
I also use SearxNG for all my searches at the moment. But the instance I use is not that fast. Might have to look into hosting one myself.
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DDG chatbot uses chatgpt protocol, so how much privacy is there in this app?
It obfuscates the user each time you use it and doesn’t log any info?
So while the query is maybe logged on chatgpts side for their own usage. Hopefully they shouldn’t be able to build a profile against you.
Metadata tags mean they can try, idk how easy it is tho
Seems like you also have the option to use the open source mixtral and llama3 models.
Also, if all the requests from their users go through their api request, i suppose is much more private than using your own account.
I’m not sure how they plan to monetise this though. Ai chat is not that cheap actually.
What are some of your favourite searx instances? I know I’m going to get some heat for this, but because of how slow searx can be + missing search results forcing me to use brave search. I usually use brave search over ddg.
Any tips for searx to make it faster etc. would be appreciated
I use the closest one to me from searx.space. I suppose hosting an instance yourself will give you the best response times, but it always still takes a moment while it searches through multiple search engines. If you only care about the results of one engine (e.g. google) then you could disable the others. Might speed it up a bit.
