Open in app
Sign inGet started
Privacy Mythbusting #6: Security equals privacy. (Nope!)

Privacy Mythbusting #6: Security equals privacy. (Nope!)

While security software is important in staying safe online, it is a common misconception that security = privacy. It does not.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Privacy Mythbusting #5: I own my personal information. (Not as much as you think.)

Privacy Mythbusting #5: I own my personal information. (Not as much...

When you sign up for a website, the data that is collected is rarely your exclusive legal property.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Privacy Mythbusting #4: I can’t be identified just by browsing a website. (If only!)

Privacy Mythbusting #4: I can’t be identified just by browsing a we...

Just as each person has a unique fingerprint, so does every browser. Websites can use this "browser fingerprint" to track you.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Privacy Mythbusting #3: Anonymized data is safe, right? (Er, no.)

Privacy Mythbusting #3: Anonymized data is safe, right? (Er, no.)

Can aggregate data really be made anonymous by removing personal or identifiable data?
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Privacy Mythbusting #2: My password keeps me safe. (Not necessarily!)

Privacy Mythbusting #2: My password keeps me safe. (Not necessarily!)

If you’ve ever used the same password on more than one website, then your accounts may be compromised due to data leaks.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Privacy Mythbusting #1: Nobody else cares about privacy! (Umm, yes they do.)

Privacy Mythbusting #1: Nobody else cares about privacy! (Umm, yes ...

More and more people care about their online privacy. Not only that, more people are taking action to protect it.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Privacy Goes Mainstream: People Take Action As Privacy Risks Increase

Privacy Goes Mainstream: People Take Action As Privacy Risks Increase

Most people say they are concerned with online privacy, but do they care enough to take action? We polled US adults to find out...
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How to encrypt your devices

How to encrypt your devices

Easy steps to encrypt your phone and computer to keep your data safe.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How To Protect Your Privacy On Linux

How To Protect Your Privacy On Linux

Keep your personal data private with these privacy and security tips for Linux.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How To Protect Your Privacy On Windows 7

How To Protect Your Privacy On Windows 7

Keep your personal data private with these privacy and security tips for Windows 7.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How To Protect Your Privacy On Windows 10

How To Protect Your Privacy On Windows 10

Keep your personal data private with these privacy and security tips for Windows 10.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How To Protect Your Privacy On Mac

How To Protect Your Privacy On Mac

Keep your personal data private with these privacy and security tips for Mac.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Who Decides What Websites You Visit?

Who Decides What Websites You Visit?

Companies like Google use your profile to filter the results they show you, based on what they think you are most likely to click on.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How To Protect Your Privacy On Android

How To Protect Your Privacy On Android

Keep your personal data private with these privacy and security tips for Android.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Is Your Data Being Sold?

Is Your Data Being Sold?

How to Disable Google Ad Targeting
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Have You Deleted Your Google Search History Yet?

Have You Deleted Your Google Search History Yet?

Unless you use a private search engine, like DuckDuckGo, then your search engine still likely has a copy of everything you’ve ever searched…
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
How To Protect Your Privacy On iPhone

How To Protect Your Privacy On iPhone

Keep your personal data private with these privacy and security tips for iPhone and iPad.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Are Ads Costing You Money?

Are Ads Costing You Money?

Retailers are increasingly charging “personalized” or “dynamic” prices based on your online footprint.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Are Ads Following You?

Are Ads Following You?

Google isn’t a search company, they’re an advertising company.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
Tracking In Incognito?

Tracking In Incognito?

It may surprise you that ads can still follow you around in “Incognito” and other “private browsing” modes.
Go to the profile of DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo
About DuckDuckGo BlogLatest StoriesArchiveAbout MediumTermsPrivacyTeams