Scroogle intends to do exactly what its name implies--screw Google. Scroogle offers an add-free search, called the Scroogle Scraper, which boasts "no cookies," "no search-term record," and "access log deleted within 48 hours." This means Scroogle can show you Google's search results without their ads. Their Secure Socket Layer encryption protocol option allows you to block your computer with the same little yellow padlock you see when shopping online.
"For Scroogle, SSL is used to hide your search terms from anyone who might be monitoring traffic between your browser and Scroogle's servers. This encryption happens when you send your search terms to Scroogle, and it also happens when Scroogle sends the results of your search back to you. No one snooping between your browser and Scroogle can figure out what you were looking for, because the information is encrypted and looks like gibberish."
Scoogle says showing Google's results without their ads is a political statement. The action protects users' privacy and helps prevent click fraud. Scroogle intends to pressure Google to develop more socially responsible sources of income.
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