It is indeed that I will not use anything from Google unless I absolutely have to (doesn't happen often but image search on DDG sometimes misses results Google

It is indeed that I will not use anything from Google unless I absolutely have to (doesn't happen often but image search on DDG sometimes misses results Google shows). I'm fortunate in that I have never bought into Gmail, maps or any other product of theirs. I did however sell my London flat without qualms to a Google employee who offered way more money than the asking price.