Privacy Pro Basics
Beyond its free search and browser tools, DuckDuckGo has also offered an optional paid subscription bundle historically branded "Privacy Pro." Here's a general, educational summary of the kind of things such a bundle has typically included — always confirm current availability, pricing, and included features on DuckDuckGo's own site, since subscription offerings change.
VPN
A device-level VPN aimed at encrypting your connection and hiding your traffic from your local network or ISP.
Personal Information Removal
A service aimed at finding and requesting removal of your personal details from data broker sites.
Identity Theft Restoration
Support aimed at helping you recover if your identity is stolen, generally through a dedicated advisor or service.
Is a bundle like this right for you?
A bundled subscription can make sense if you'd otherwise pay for a VPN, a data-removal service, and identity protection separately. If you already have one or more of those from another provider, it's worth comparing the specific coverage (like number of data broker sites covered, or VPN server locations) rather than assuming a bundle is automatically the better value.
Subscription features, pricing, and regional availability change over time and can differ by country. Check DuckDuckGo's official site for current, accurate details before subscribing.