OpenAI (ChatGPT) vs Netflix
Based on our analysis, Netflix is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | OpenAI (ChatGPT) | Netflix |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 42/100 | C+ · 58/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (38) | Mixed (52) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (48) | Mixed (50) |
| What you can do | Concern (42) | Mixed (62) |
| What they promise | Mixed (52) | Mixed (60) |
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 →Netflix collects detailed viewing behaviour, device fingerprints, and advertising data — including interests inferred by third-party ad companies from your activity across the internet — to serve behavioural ads on its ad-supported tier. Controls are reasonably accessible, but retention timelines are vague, Do Not Track is ignored, and the breadth of the ad-tech ecosystem is larger than you might expect from a subscription service.
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