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What search engine should I use?
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this post was submitted on 15 Nov 2024
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It may be one of the better solutions, but there are certainly privacy implications
Like what? I mean you don't save cookies/local storage either, or use private browsing always.
At most google see your search terms, results you click and your ip address. Unless you're using ipv6 without rotation or with unique prefix there is no identifying information.
If you're using something like tor, and rotate on every single search, then that would be ideal.
I assume you're not using tor. That means all your searches can still be linked to you via the network source (ip address, etc.). Google can also use your search patterns to fingerprint you.
Using tor with anything google is a PITA at best.
If you have a generic enough useragent string and using standard ipv4 deployment (shared by many homes and/or rotating, usual isp)/mobile internet/workspace internet it is pretty hard to fingerprint.
I've not seen google fingerprinting with canvas or other weird techniques (though these can be defeated in even standard firefox) yet.