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If you use google (the search engine) without being signed in and without sharing your location data, I doubt they could tie down any relevant information to you.


Doesn't any web request need a source IP address? So I'm sure Google can infer who you are. Or atleast your household.

Plus, even if you used a Trusted^TM VPN, if the authorities want to know who you are, chances are they can find out.


If you disable every cookie, run anti-fingerprinting on your (desktop!) browser and route your requests through TOR, then probably yes.


Importance of advertising revenue would dictate otherwise.




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