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VPN Usage for Anonymity

Using VPNs to hide IP addresses from ISPs and network intermediaries

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Jan 12, 2026
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Do DNS queries reveal visited websites even when using DuckDuckGo?

DNS is the internet’s address book and DNS queries can and do reveal which domain names a device resolves; using the DuckDuckGo search engine or browser does not magically hide those queries unless th...

Jan 6, 2026

Does DuckDuckGo log IP addresses or share them with partners?

DuckDuckGo’s official stance is clear: it does not save or “log to disk” IP addresses or unique identifiers alongside user searches or browsing history, and it says it only uses IP data transiently to...