Turns out, even if you're using privacy-focused search engines like DuckDuckGo, Google might still be tracking you through embedded tools like its ad tech and analytics. A recent investigation highlights how Google’s tracking scripts—often hidden in websites—can scoop up your data regardless of your search engine choice.

Editor’s Note: If you thought switching to DuckDuckGo was enough to dodge surveillance, think again. This story matters because it exposes how deeply Big Tech’s tracking tentacles reach—even into supposedly private corners of the web. It’s a wake-up call for anyone who cares about who’s watching (and profiting from) their online activity.