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Startpage and Vivaldi Browser give users easy,

powerful way to improve online search privacy
and security
As search traffic and privacy concerns rise, Startpage and Vivaldi deliver
world-class search results without tracking, supported by strict European
data protection laws

Published on May 20, 2020 – By Team Vivaldi

OSLO, Norway – 20th May 2020 – The Vivaldi browser integrates Startpage, the
world’s first and most private search engine as one of its options to search the web. 

With this partnership, the two European companies put user privacy first and
empower privacy-aware users to customize their browsing experience while
receiving Startpage’s best-in-class search results and unrivaled privacy protection.

Vivaldi – available on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, as well as on Android

devices – gives users the freedom and flexibility to browse exactly the way they want
– and their approach to search engines is no different. In Vivaldi, users can set their
default search engine to anything they like. However, Vivaldi has a selection of

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predefined options to choose from. Users can protect their private data by using
search engines that don’t track them.

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“ “Search is at the core of the online experience for our users,” said Jon
von Tetzchner, CEO and co-founder, Vivaldi. “We’re partnering with
Startpage to make it easy for users to protect their privacy. They can
search the Web freely and without any intrusions to their privacy.”

Browse with Startpage – the first privacy-focused search

engine
A recent rise in global internet traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic has
accelerated consumer privacy awareness, as users have become increasingly mindful
of how they might be tracked online and how their data may be used. According to
a Pew Research Center survey conducted in April, over half of U.S. adults said they
decided recently not to use a product or service because they were worried about
how much personal information would be collected about them.

And privacy was an increasing concern prior to the crisis; in a recent survey, 84% of
Vivaldi users said that the privacy reputation of a search engine is important to
them. This partnership comes at a critical time for Vivaldi users who seek maximum
privacy and control of their online experiences.

This collaboration expands on the Vivaldi browser’s long-standing commitment to

privacy, choice, opportunity, and customization by bringing its users more private
search options.

In addition to its wealth of features, the Vivaldi browser also offers a number of
privacy-enhancing tools to protect users from trackers and unwanted ads. It puts
users in control with its unique built-in features such as advanced tab management,
an adaptive user interface, and customizable navigation tools.

Startpage is the world’s first private search engine, founded in the Netherlands in
2006, and does not track, log or share user data. Startpage searches deliver

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completely un-profiled results while also protecting users from annoying ad and
price trackers that follow them around the web.

“ “Vivaldi browser’s speed, ad blockers, and tracking protection make it a

highly customizable alternative to Chrome and Firefox and an ideal
partner for us,” said Robert E. G. Beens, CEO and co-founder of
Startpage. “Partnering with Vivaldi offers our users the combination of
two great European products and gives them full privacy without
sacrificing search results.”

How to set Startpage in Vivaldi

If users are installing Vivaldi for the first time, they can: 

Search with Startpage in the Address field by setting it as default in Settings >
Search.
Search with Startpage using Search Engine Nicknames – no need to set it as
default. In the Address field, type “s” (Startpages’s nickname) followed by a blank
and the search term. 
Search with Startpage in the Search field to the right of the Address field.
Clicking on the magnifying glass icon will reveal a menu of search engine
options, including Startpage. 
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Browse, search and respect data protection laws

Both Vivaldi and Startpage are headquartered in Europe and compliant with the
continent’s strict data protection laws, including GDPR. Users can be confident
neither company collects, shares, or sells their information to any third-party and
both will proactively protect all user data from disclosure, giving them the most
secure, safe, and private search possible.

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About Vivaldi Technologies

Vivaldi Technologies is an employee-owned company that creates products and

services for web users. Vivaldi, a “do-it-your-way” browser, believes in putting its
users first. Launched in 2016, Vivaldi takes browsing to the next level with unique
built-in features that give users a more dynamic and personal experience of the web.
With privacy at the core, Vivaldi does not track its users. It does not build user-

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profiles or collect usage statistics. Vivaldi is headquartered in Oslo, with offices in

Reykjavik, Boston, and Palo Alto. Learn more about our mission at vivaldi.com.

About Startpage

Startpage is the world’s most private search engine. Founded in the Netherlands in
2006, the company has grown to become the preferred choice of anyone who cares
about accurate search results as much as they care about their privacy. Startpage
doesn’t track, log, share, or sell user data or search history. The company offers an
exclusive feature – “Anonymous View” – which allows users to browse other websites
without being tracked. Startpage offers best-in-class search results and applies its
proprietary anonymizing process to protect users’ online privacy. The company
delivers completely un-profiled search results and protects consumers from
annoying ads and price trackers. Startpage protects its world-wide users by adhering
to the stringent Dutch and EU privacy laws, including GDPR. To find out more about
how to change to the world’s most private search engine, read installing the
Startpage browser extension or setting Startpage as your default homepage. Follow
the company on Twitter @startpage or sign up for its newsletter Privacy Please! at
https://www.getrevue.co/profile/Startpage.

For more information, please contact:

Startpage: SHIFT Communications |  startpage@shiftcomm.com

Vivaldi: Varsha Chowdhury |  varsha@vivaldi.com

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