> You could run Bing (or Google for that matter) in an incognito window and get the same effect.
That is incorrect information. Generally speaking, incognito windows limit the retention of information on your computer; they do not prevent others from collecting information about you. As a simple example, Google and Bing still could track you by your IP address.
From DuckDuckGo:[0]
Think “Incognito” mode blocks Google from watching what you’re doing? Think again. Private browsing modes are marketed to make you think that if it's not in your device’s browser history, it never happened. Sadly, that couldn't be further from the truth.[1]
Or just read their article, "Is Private Browsing Really Private?"[1]
That is incorrect information. Generally speaking, incognito windows limit the retention of information on your computer; they do not prevent others from collecting information about you. As a simple example, Google and Bing still could track you by your IP address.
From DuckDuckGo:[0]
Think “Incognito” mode blocks Google from watching what you’re doing? Think again. Private browsing modes are marketed to make you think that if it's not in your device’s browser history, it never happened. Sadly, that couldn't be further from the truth.[1]
Or just read their article, "Is Private Browsing Really Private?"[1]
[0] https://spreadprivacy.com/privacy-simplified/
[1] https://spreadprivacy.com/is-private-browsing-really-private...