OpenAI (ChatGPT) vs Garmin
Based on our analysis, Garmin is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | OpenAI (ChatGPT) | Garmin |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 42/100 | B · 71/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (38) | Mixed (65) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (48) | Mixed (67) |
| What you can do | Concern (42) | Positive (76) |
| What they promise | Mixed (52) | Mixed (63) |
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 →Garmin collects a lot of health and location data to run the service, doesn't sell it or share it with advertisers, and gives you good control over it — but the policy is dense, retention is vague, and aggregate data sharing with third parties isn't fully explained.
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