Duckduckgo App on IOS access to passwords/website data?

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[dmt_3904]

I recently purchased a Macbook and downloaded the DDG add-on, but when I read the permissions (access to all data entered on all websites, including passwords!), I removed it. I know many apps such as these, e.g. Ublock origin, Privacy Badger, etc. are/can be beneficial for users, but I just can’t get past giving access to my passwords! So I am using Safari, with its privacy settings and I try to do most of my browsing on IOS.

I have been using DDG on my IOS devices. The privacy notice on the App does not include access to websites/passwords – I am not tech-savvy, so I don’t understand why it is that way on Mac add on but not the iOS app. Am I correct to assume that the app doesn’t have access to my passwords/website data that is entered????

What are you all doing to protect your privacy while browsing? thanks! Donna

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They still give  information to Microsoft.  https://9to5mac.com/2022/05/25/duckduckgo-privacy-microsoft-permission-tracking/

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That was specific to DuckDuckGo’s own web browser, wasn’t it? (Not using just the search engine through other browsers.)

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SB9K wrote:

That was specific to DuckDuckGo’s own web browser, wasn’t it? (Not using just the search engine through other browsers.)

It doesn’t matter as once you caught Microsoft’s hand in DuckDuckGo’s cookie jar is enough.

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So what’s a good alternative for a search engine ?  I know there are a few browsers that are ok, they all have their issues…..not going online is probably the safest thing!!! ; ) But since that isn’t possible for me (+ that horse left the barn a long time ago) it’s a matter of finding what works best and is least intrusive.

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