DuckDuckGo is a search engine that allows users to search the web without tracking their activity or personal information. It is a private, ad-free search engine that is owned by DuckDuckGo, Inc. It is often used as an alternative to Google, and it is known for its focus on user privacy. DuckDuckGo does not collect personal information, such as search history or IP addresses, and it does not use cookies or other tracking technologies. Instead, it relies on a combination of algorithms and human-powered search to provide relevant and accurate search results.