Amazon vs PayPal
Based on our analysis, PayPal is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Amazon | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 40/100 | C- · 44/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (28) | Concern (38) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (48) | Concern (35) |
| What you can do | Mixed (45) | Mixed (52) |
| What they promise | Mixed (52) | Concern (48) |
Amazon builds a detailed picture of everything you buy, watch, say to Alexa, and do in their physical stores — then uses it to sell you ads. They don't sell your data to others and have real security certifications, but the sheer breadth of collection across shopping, voice, surveillance cameras, and credit history is hard to escape if you use their services.
View full analysis →PayPal collects an unusually broad set of financial, behavioural, and biometric data — then retains it for ten years after you close your account. Automated systems can freeze or terminate your account with limited recourse, your purchase history is shared with merchants for personalised shopping by default, and your data trains PayPal's AI models. Some of this is legally required for a financial institution, but much is not.
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