DuckDuckGo Browser / Search Engine

DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused internet search engine and browser headquartered in Paoli, Pennsylvania. Launched in 2008, it was founded with the mission of providing a search alternative that does not track users or store their personal information, differentiating itself from competitors like Google.

The service is primarily developed and maintained in the United States. Unlike many other major search engines that have been acquired by larger conglomerates, DuckDuckGo remains an independent company. It generates revenue through private advertisements and affiliate partnerships that do not rely on personalized tracking cookies.