DuckDuckGo vs Garmin
Based on our analysis, DuckDuckGo is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | DuckDuckGo | Garmin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B+ · 84/100 | B · 71/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Mixed (65) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (80) | Mixed (67) |
| What you can do | Positive (85) | Positive (76) |
| What they promise | Positive (78) | Mixed (63) |
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 — Garmin
Garmin collects a lot of health and location data to run the service, doesn't sell it or share it with advertisers, and gives you good control over it — but the policy is dense, retention is vague, and aggregate data sharing with third parties isn't fully explained.
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