
A search engine is an essential tool in our digital age, designed to help users find information online quickly and efficiently. It works by exploring the vast universe of the Internet to locate websites, articles, images and other types of content in response to user queries. However, beyond its primary function of research, a search engine also plays a crucial role in the security and privacy of individuals.
Indeed, search engines have become the guardians of our personal data and online security. They are responsible for how our information is collected, stored and used when we search online. This heightened importance of security and privacy is due to the fact that many search queries can reveal intimate details about our preferences, interests and habits.
Brave Search | DuckDuckGo | Qwant | StartPage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Meta Search Engin* | Meta Search Engin* | Meta Search Engin* |
| Available on browsers | Yes | Yes | Yes | To be configured |