DuckDuckGo vs Fastmail
Based on our analysis, DuckDuckGo is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | DuckDuckGo | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B+ · 84/100 | B+ · 79/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Mixed (74) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (80) | Mixed (76) |
| What you can do | Positive (85) | Positive (82) |
| What they promise | Positive (78) | Mixed (80) |
In plain English — DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo genuinely doesn't build a profile of your searches or browsing — the policy is short because the collection is genuinely minimal — but it's a US company, ad clicks are routed through Microsoft's network, and optional features like Email Protection require you to hand over personal data under a separate policy.
View full analysis →In plain English — Fastmail
Fastmail is a paid email provider that doesn't sell your data or serve ads, has clear retention periods and a transparency report — but unlike Proton, staff can technically access your emails, data moves through US and Indian infrastructure, and IP logs are kept for a year.
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