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Private search via Startpage w/ Kelly Finnerty

Feb 20, 2022
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INSIGHT

Private Access To Google Index

  • Startpage brokers private access to Google's search index so users get unpersonalized results.
  • Users never have a search history stored by Startpage, preserving search privacy.
ANECDOTE

Founder Saw Data Risks Firsthand

  • Founder Robert discovered extensive personal data tied to IP addresses while working on Ixquick.
  • He decided to deliver search without tracking and negotiated a contract to proxy queries to Google.
INSIGHT

Privacy Brings Peace Of Mind

  • Private search offers psychological benefits beyond technical privacy protections.
  • Kelly emphasizes
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