DuckDuckGo has unveiled a new email forwarding service that strips trackers from your messages.
To get theEmail Protectiontool, you have to sign up for a free@duck.com address.
you’re free to currently jump into the beta version by joining the private waiting list.
DuckDuckGos new service removes trackers from emails.
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This data can be used to target you with ads and influence what you see online.
DuckDuckGos new tool could remove the sneaky trackers without requiring a move to another email service.
The company also promises to never keep your messages.
Quick take:DuckDuckGo is best-known for its privacy-centric search engine.
Adding a feature that removes email trackers feels like a fitting move.
The tool is similar toApples new anti-tracking feature, but DuckDuckGos alternative has the advantage of working across platforms.
The lack of a send feature may disappoint some users, but the service could still improve your emailprivacy.
Story byThomas Macaulay
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He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
