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MapQuest, the Online Mapping Pioneer, Is Back! MapQuest Unveils Private Mapping App that Protects Your Privacy & Keeps Your Data Away from Big Tech

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MapQuest, the original internet mapping solution, has launched Private Maps by MapQuest, the first app from a leading mapping brand designed to protect users' privacy. Available for download on Android devices, the app offers:

  • Anonymous Mode: Search history stays on the device and clears automatically
  • Private Favorites: Go-to places saved only on the device
  • Anonymous Analytics: Only anonymous data used to improve the app

The app was developed in collaboration with Startpage, the world's most private search engine, and incorporates high-quality map content from HERE Technologies. MapQuest, now owned by System1, has undergone significant tech improvements, offering faster and more intuitive navigation.

MapQuest, la soluzione di mapping originale su internet, ha lanciato Mappe Private di MapQuest, la prima app di un marchio di mappatura leader progettata per proteggere la privacy degli utenti. Disponibile per il download su dispositivi Android, l'app offre:

  • Modalità Anonima: La cronologia delle ricerche rimane sul dispositivo e si cancella automaticamente
  • Preferiti Privati: Luoghi preferiti salvati solo sul dispositivo
  • Analisi Anonime: Solo dati anonimi utilizzati per migliorare l’app

L'app è stata sviluppata in collaborazione con Startpage, il motore di ricerca più privato al mondo, e incorpora contenuti mappa di alta qualità da HERE Technologies. MapQuest, ora di proprietà di System1, ha subito miglioramenti tecnologici significativi, offrendo una navigazione più veloce e intuitiva.

MapQuest, la solución original de mapeo en internet, ha lanzado Mapas Privados de MapQuest, la primera aplicación de una marca de mapeo líder diseñada para proteger la privacidad de los usuarios. Disponible para descargar en dispositivos Android, la aplicación ofrece:

  • Modo Anónimo: El historial de búsqueda se queda en el dispositivo y se borra automáticamente
  • Favoritos Privados: Lugares favoritos guardados solo en el dispositivo
  • Analíticas Anónimas: Solo datos anónimos utilizados para mejorar la aplicación

La aplicación fue desarrollada en colaboración con Startpage, el motor de búsqueda más privado del mundo, e incorpora contenido de mapas de alta calidad de HERE Technologies. MapQuest, ahora propiedad de System1, ha experimentado mejoras tecnológicas significativas, ofreciendo navegación más rápida e intuitiva.

인터넷 맵핑의 원조인 MapQuest는 사용자의 프라이버시를 보호하기 위해 설계된 선도적인 맵핑 브랜드의 첫 번째 앱인 MapQuest의 개인 지도를 출시했습니다. Android 기기에서 다운로드 가능하며, 이 앱은 다음과 같은 기능을 제공합니다:

  • 익명 모드: 검색 기록이 장치에 남아 있으며 자동으로 지워집니다
  • 개인 즐겨찾기: 장치에만 저장된 자주 가는 장소
  • 익명 분석: 앱 개선을 위해 사용되는 익명 데이터만 사용

이 앱은 세계에서 가장 개인적인 검색 엔진인 Startpage와 협력하여 개발되었으며, HERE Technologies의 고품질 지도 콘텐츠를 통합하고 있습니다. 현재 System1 소속인 MapQuest는 상당한 기술 개선을 이루어 더 빠르고 직관적인 내비게이션을 제공합니다.

MapQuest, la solution de cartographie originale sur Internet, a lancé Cartes Privées par MapQuest, la première application d'une marque de cartographie leader conçue pour protéger la vie privée des utilisateurs. Disponible en téléchargement sur les appareils Android, l'application propose :

  • Mode Anonyme : L'historique de recherche reste sur l'appareil et est automatiquement effacé
  • Favoris Privés : Lieux favoris sauvegardés uniquement sur l'appareil
  • Analyses Anonymes : Seules des données anonymes utilisées pour améliorer l'application

L'application a été développée en collaboration avec Startpage, le moteur de recherche le plus privé au monde, et intègre un contenu cartographique de haute qualité provenant de HERE Technologies. MapQuest, désormais propriété de System1, a subi des améliorations technologiques significatives, offrant une navigation plus rapide et plus intuitive.

MapQuest, die ursprüngliche Internet-Kartierungs-Lösung, hat Private Maps von MapQuest gestartet, die erste App einer führenden Kartierungsmarke, die darauf abzielt, die Privatsphäre der Nutzer zu schützen. Die App ist für Android-Geräte zum Download verfügbar und bietet:

  • Anonymer Modus: Der Suchverlauf bleibt auf dem Gerät und wird automatisch gelöscht
  • Private Favoriten: Beliebte Orte, die nur auf dem Gerät gespeichert sind
  • Anonyme Analysen: Nur anonymisierte Daten werden zur Verbesserung der App verwendet

Die App wurde in Zusammenarbeit mit Startpage, der privatesten Suchmaschine der Welt, entwickelt und enthält qualitativ hochwertige Kartendaten von HERE Technologies. MapQuest, das jetzt im Besitz von System1 ist, hat signifikante technische Verbesserungen erfahren und bietet schnellere und intuitivere Navigation.

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  • Launch of Private Maps by MapQuest, a privacy-focused mapping app
  • Collaboration with Startpage, enhancing privacy protections
  • Incorporation of high-quality map content from HERE Technologies
  • Significant tech improvements leading to faster, more intuitive navigation
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New App From MapQuest Built From the Ground Up to Protect Your Data

  • No tracking, no sharing your data and no intrusive ads
  • Built in collaboration with Startpage, the world’s most private search engine
  • Try it for free and cancel your subscription anytime

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MapQuest, the original internet mapping solution, today announced the release of Private Maps by MapQuest – the first app from a leading mapping brand specifically designed to protect users’ privacy. Secure, straightforward and free from invasive trackers, Private Maps by MapQuest shifts the focus of online mapping back to what matters most: the journey, because your personal data shouldn’t be the cost of finding your way.

Private Maps, available now for download on Android devices, keeps your routes private with no tracking, no sharing your data and no ads:

  • Anonymous Mode: Search history stays on your device only and clears automatically when you close the app or with the push of a button
  • Private Favorites: Your go-to places saved only on your device
  • Anonymous Analytics: We use only anonymous data to make the app better while keeping your privacy intact

“MapQuest introduced the world’s first online mapping solution and now we’ve come full circle with the launch of the most private mapping experience,” said MapQuest General Manager John Chipouras. “MapQuest learned from the best when building our new Private Maps app: Startpage, the world’s most private search engine. Collaborating with Startpage helped us better understand how to create top-tier privacy protections for people who want directions without jeopardizing their online privacy.”

MapQuest guides tens of millions of users monthly with reliable maps, directions and route planning. MapQuest incorporates high-quality map content from HERE Technologies, which practices a privacy-by-design approach as part of its privacy charter. Acquired by System1 – an AI and machine learning-powered customer acquisition platform – MapQuest has undergone a significant tech transformation. MapQuest users now enjoy faster, more intuitive navigation thanks to major product, team and tech investments that include enhanced search capabilities and cutting-edge mapping data.

Download Private Maps by MapQuest on Google Play.

About MapQuest:

MapQuest is a leading online mapping and navigation service that empowers people and businesses to find what they need and navigate how to get there. Available on desktop and mobile devices, MapQuest is used by millions of people each month and operates RoadWarrior, a subscription route planning app that leverages a proprietary algorithm to streamline complex multi-stop itineraries for delivery drivers. MapQuest is owned by System1 (NYSE: SST), an omnichannel customer acquisition marketing platform, that also operates leading brands like CouponFollow.com and Startpage.

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Source: System1, Inc.

FAQ

What is Private Maps by MapQuest?

Private Maps by MapQuest is a new privacy-focused mapping app that offers anonymous mode, private favorites, and anonymous analytics to protect users' data while providing navigation services.

How does Private Maps by MapQuest protect user privacy?

The app protects user privacy by keeping search history on the device, automatically clearing it, saving favorites only on the device, and using only anonymous data for app improvements.

Is Private Maps by MapQuest available for iOS devices?

The press release only mentions availability for Android devices. There is no information about iOS availability.

Who collaborated with MapQuest to develop Private Maps?

MapQuest collaborated with Startpage, the world's most private search engine, to develop Private Maps and enhance its privacy protections.

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