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DuckDuckGo personal information removal

DuckDuckGo’s process for removing personal information, including its paid Personal Information Removal tool and compliance with regulations like the CCPA/CPRA and EU GDPR

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Jan 26, 2026
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How long does DuckDuckGo retain any user data and can users request deletion?

’s default stance is minimal retention: most activity happens on the user’s device and DuckDuckGo says the only item it may receive in that process are confirmation emails from data brokers, which it ...

Feb 7, 2026

Which major data brokers do DuckDuckGo’s Personal Information Removal tools support and which commonly refuse opt‑outs?

’s Personal Information Removal scans and attempts to of more than 50 named data-broker and people-search sites—focusing on the largest brokers such as , and that commonly surface in people‑finder res...

Feb 5, 2026

What exact steps remove DuckDuckGo bookmarklets, saved settings, and Personal Information Removal data from a device?

Removing ’s (PIR) data, any DuckDuckGo bookmarklets, and saved app/browser settings requires a combination of in-app/subscription actions and conventional browser or OS cleanup: canceling the PIR subs...

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