Re:DuckDuckGo removed the ability to filter search results
by freeAgent on Monday April 24, 2023 @10:24AM
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In that case, you really can't use any hosted search engine because they could be logging all your queries, the time you made them, and associating them with your IP and any other information they can get their hands on. Are you familiar with any search engine that is technically incapable of logging your IP???
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Re:DuckDuckGo removed the ability to filter search results
by dns_snek on Monday April 24, 2023 @10:30AM
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You can use a privacy-focused VPN like Mullvad to conceal your identity from the search engine. In most markets having a credit/debit card requires personal information so there's nothing you can do if they don't provide a privacy-friendly payment alternative.
Anyway, GP's question was simply:
"Can I use Kagi without linking any real-world identifiers (including credit card details) to my search queries in any way?"
And the correct answer is no.
Re:DuckDuckGo removed the ability to filter search results
by freeAgent on Monday April 24, 2023 @01:33PM
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If you're going to use Mullvad to conceal parts of your identity, why not use prepaid cards or a service like Privacy.com for your payment details?
For the record, I'm signed up for Kagi with a disposable email, though I didn't bother to anonymize my payment.