OpenSearch is designed from first principles as an independent, privacy-respecting search engine. We operate under a strict Zero-Tracking, Zero-Profiling, and Data-Minimization Policy.
| Principle | Our Commitment |
|---|---|
| No User Accounts | Zero account system. No registration, login, or identity tracking. |
| Zero Search History Retention | Queries are processed strictly in-memory and never stored with user identifiers. |
| Zero Cookies | No HTTP cookies, session tokens, or local storage tracking. |
| IP Anonymization | IP addresses in operational logs are immediately truncated (IPv4 /24 mask, IPv6 /48 mask). |
| Zero Third-Party Telemetry | No Google Analytics, tracking pixels, or external scripts. |
| Zero Referrer Leakage | Outbound result links are protected with rel="noopener noreferrer". |
OpenSearch V1.0.0 — Public Independent Search Engine