OpenAI (ChatGPT) vs Amazon
Based on our analysis, OpenAI (ChatGPT) is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | OpenAI (ChatGPT) | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 42/100 | D · 40/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (38) | Concern (28) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (48) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Concern (42) | Mixed (45) |
| What they promise | Mixed (52) | Mixed (52) |
OpenAI collects account data, all prompts and responses, file uploads, voice inputs, and a separate Memory that persists even when you delete chats. Training on your conversations is on by default; you must opt out. A federal court order (May 2025) requires OpenAI to preserve and segregate ChatGPT conversation data — including deleted conversations. API and Enterprise: training is off; your data is never used for training. OpenAI states they don't sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising.
View full analysis →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.
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