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Search Engine

Privacy

Tracking Privacy Browser Metasearch Engine Search Index

A tool that helps you find pages on the web.

Definition

A search engine helps you find websites and information online by searching an index of pages.

In plain English A tool that helps you find pages on the web.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Search queries can reveal sensitive interests, so privacy policies and tracking matter.

Example

Example: Searching for medical symptoms can reveal private information if stored or linked to an account.

Apps Using Search Engine

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

DuckDuckGo logo

DuckDuckGo

Privacy Score: 78

DuckDuckGo is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more control...

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SearxNG logo

SearxNG

Privacy Score: 88

SearxNG is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more control ov...

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You.com (Private Mode) logo

You.com (Private Mode)

Privacy Score: 68

You.com (Private Mode) is a ai-powered search with a focus on privacy. It helps you keep more con...

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Kagi logo

Kagi

Privacy Score: 79

Kagi is a ai-powered search with a focus on privacy. It helps you keep more control over your data.

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Qwant logo

Qwant

Privacy Score: 72

Qwant is a search engine that reduces tracking and profiling. It helps you keep more control over...

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Andi logo

Andi

Privacy Score: 70

Andi is a conversational search assistant that summarizes results in plain language, cites the or...

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