Popular search engines like Google or Microsoft Edge work as a collection data tool.
Although not the most appealing, unless you want your data collected and tracked these will will protect your online privacy:
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https://duckduckgo.com/
Not the prettiest but DuckDuckGo blocks all unwanted ads.
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https://www.startpage.com/
It is a Netherland-based search engine. Due to the Netherlands’ strict and powerful privacy laws, it is the best private search engine among all its users.
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https://www.searchencrypt.com/
The search engine uses local encryption to protect your searches. It often combines with AES-256 encryption and SSL encryption protocol to ensure the users’ privacy.
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https://search.disconnect.me/
It is a private search engine that effectively disassociates you from the sites/ interfaces capable of tracking your footprints.
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https://swisscows.com/
No tracking ||| Anonymous ||| Family-friendly
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I recently listened an OptOut podcast where they discussed Startpage. I highly recommend a listen to those who are looking for very privacy robust search engine.
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S02E08 - Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty
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S02E08 - Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty