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In the last couple of months I have noticed an increasing trend of supplying me search results that are completely unrelated to the current query and tie back to my location or previous searches. I can say this with a high degree of certainty this is without a doubt beyond the 100th instance this has happened.

My browser is configured against tracking and fingerprinting (in fact all my devices are) which would make it fairly difficult to retain any data unless they are profiling me.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (4 children)

If you’re looking for a new search engine, I’ve been using paid search provider, Kagi.com, for the last few months. They’ve been great.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Slowly but surely I am coming to the realisation that free services sooner or later will drift away from their privacy claims

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

Precisely. Ad and user data supported products will always balance making their users happy, with making their paying customers happy.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

Pricing seems a bit odd to me What happens if you don't spend all your searches? Does it carry over to next month?

Wouldn't it be better to pay as you go? Without the monthly requirements if they gonna have a limit anyway.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Same! Switched over to kagi a couple months ago and I've been loving it!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago

Kagi is awesome! I recently fell in love with it.