Removing Information from DuckDuckGo Search Results

DuckDuckGo is a privacy-focused search engine that prioritizes user data protection. While it doesn't track your searches or browsing history, the search results it displays can still contain personal information, which may concern privacy-conscious users. In this article, we explore how to remove personal information from DuckDuckGo search results and maintain your privacy online.

Where do DuckDuckGo Search Results Come From?

DuckDuckGo's search results aim to find answers to queries rather than just providing links. They utilize specialized search engines, content sites, and dedicated sources to deliver Instant Answers to users. These sources include Sportradar for sports-related queries and Wikipedia for general information. DuckDuckGo also maintains its crawler (DuckDuckBot) and indexes to support their results, and they supplement their search results with links and images sourced from Bing.

Privacy Simplified: But Still, Displayed?

Despite DuckDuckGo's privacy-first mission, personal information can still appear in their search results. This may include sensitive data such as home addresses, court records, and phone numbers. If you value DuckDuckGo's privacy features and wish to keep this information off the internet, let's explore how to remove it.

How to Remove Content from DuckDuckGo Search Results

• Start with the Source: The first step in removing personal information from DuckDuckGo search results is to remove it from the source. Contact the websites displaying your information and request them to remove it. Alternatively, you can use services like NewReputation to help remove personal information from 180 data brokers quickly and efficiently.
• Opt-out from Data Brokers: Utilize NewReputation's free library to start opting out from data brokers sharing your personal information. This will help limit the appearance of your data in search results.
• Recrawl and Update Links: After successfully opting out of data brokers sharing your information, submit the links to be recrawled and updated. While DuckDuckGo lacks a user-friendly link removal option like Google, you can report content that violates privacy laws.

Reporting Content to DuckDuckGo

If you believe your data rights are violated under privacy laws or regulations (such as GDPR), contact DuckDuckGo at removalrequest@duckduckgo.com. 

For reporting malware, phishing, or suspicious websites or ads, you can contact DuckDuckGo at abuse@duckduckgo.com.

For DMCA complaints, send requests to dmca@duckduckgo.com.

For takedown requests due to legal reasons, contact legal@duckduckgo.com.

Contacting DuckDuckGo for Feedback or Assistance

If you have feedback regarding DuckDuckGo's search results or encounter suspicious content, use the "Share Feedback" button at the bottom of the search results page and follow the prompts.

Alternatively, you can visit the DuckDuckGo help center to learn more about their policies and find alternative ways to contact them. Their mailing address is 20 Paoli Pike, Paoli, Pennsylvania 19301, USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DuckDuckGo owned by Google or any other entity?

No, DuckDuckGo is not owned by Google or any other entity. It is an independent company with a mission to prioritize user privacy and provide a search engine that doesn't track your searches or browsing history.

Does DuckDuckGo Search use Google results? 

That's correct! According to the company, DuckDuckGo is an independent search engine and does not use Google's search results. They are committed to user privacy and do not track your searches or use your data like other search engines do. The Chrome extension and Android app they offer are designed to protect your privacy by blocking Google's trackers, ensuring a more private and secure browsing experience. So, you can confidently search knowing that DuckDuckGo respects your privacy and doesn't rely on Google's search results.

Can you clear the history on DuckDuckGo?

While DuckDuckGo doesn't track your search history or browsing activity, it's important to note that DuckDuckGo is a search engine, not a browser. Clearing your browsing history is a function of your web browser, not DuckDuckGo. To remove your browsing history, you'll need to access your browser's settings or options menu and look for the history-clearing option.

Safeguarding Your Online Data with NewReputation

Protecting your privacy in the digital age is essential, and DuckDuckGo's privacy-first approach is commendable. However, personal information may still surface in search results. By removing such information from the source and opting out of data brokers, you can significantly limit its appearance in search results. To ensure a comprehensive approach to safeguarding your online data, consider seeking the assistance of content removal services like NewReputation. 

Contact NewReputation at 855-750-0583 to learn more about our content removal services and how we can help protect your privacy in the digital realm. Let NewReputation be your ally in maintaining your online data privacy and security.