To locate what you're looking for in today's environment, you'll need to use a search engine. However, the assistance that search engines give frequently comes at a cost: YOUR PRIVACY . Unfortunately, the majority of today's major search engines act as data collecting platforms for advertising businesses. They take your personal information and utilize it to generate revenue through targeted advertisements. This is a burgeoning industry in which your personal information is sold to other parties and you are the product. Some of the biggest ( non-private ) search engines collect the following information: Source IP address User-agent Location Unique identifier (Cookies stored by the browser) Search queries As you may be aware, the items you type into a search engine can reveal a great deal about yourself. Medical problems, work status, financial information, political convictions, and other personal information are examples. This information can be gathered, kept, and