OpenAI (ChatGPT) vs Fastmail
Based on our analysis, Fastmail is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | OpenAI (ChatGPT) | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 42/100 | B+ · 79/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (38) | Mixed (74) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (48) | Mixed (76) |
| What you can do | Concern (42) | Positive (82) |
| What they promise | Mixed (52) | Mixed (80) |
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 →Fastmail is a paid email provider that doesn't sell your data or serve ads, has clear retention periods and a transparency report — but unlike Proton, staff can technically access your emails, data moves through US and Indian infrastructure, and IP logs are kept for a year.
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