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5.219.0
November 23, 2024
DuckDuckGo
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com.duckduckgo.mobile.android
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DuckDuckGo is a search engine application that prioritizes user privacy. It offers several features to protect your online activities from being tracked by third-party companies. These features include private search, tracker loading protection, email protection, encryption enforcement, and app tracking protection. Unlike most popular browsers, DuckDuckGo offers these protections by default, making it easier for users to search the internet without worrying about their data being collected and used without their consent.
One of the key features of DuckDuckGo is its ability to block most trackers before they even load. This goes beyond what other browsers offer by default, providing users with an extra layer of protection against online tracking. Additionally, the app has a built-in email protection feature that blocks most email trackers and allows users to hide their email address with a @duck.com address.
DuckDuckGo also automatically enforces encryption, shielding your data from potential snoopers on both network and Wi-Fi connections. It also offers app tracking protection, which blocks hidden app trackers and prevents third-party companies from invading your privacy. This feature uses a VPN connection, but it is not a VPN itself and does not collect personal data.
The app also helps users escape fingerprinting, a technique used by companies to create a unique identifier for each user. By blocking attempts to combine information about your browser and device, DuckDuckGo makes it harder for companies to track your online activities.
In addition to these features, DuckDuckGo also offers everyday privacy controls such as the Fire Button, which allows users to quickly clear their tabs and browsing data. It also helps minimize cookies and maximize privacy by automatically setting preferences and blocking cookie pop-ups. The app also has Global Privacy Control (GPC) built-in, which allows users to express their opt-out rights and prevent their personal information from being sold or shared.
For those looking for even more privacy, DuckDuckGo offers a subscription service called Privacy Pro. This includes a VPN to secure your connection on up to 5 devices, personal information removal from sites that store and sell it, and identity theft restoration services. The subscription can be managed through the app settings and can be cancelled at any time.
DuckDuckGo's goal is to make privacy simple and accessible to everyone. With its various features and protections, it aims to help users take back their privacy and protect their online activities. To learn more about the app's tracking protections, privacy policy, and terms of service, visit the links provided in the app or on their website.
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