Cursor vs Amazon
Based on our analysis, Cursor is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Cursor | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | C+ · 58/100 | D · 40/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (45) | Concern (28) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (52) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Mixed (62) | Mixed (45) |
| What they promise | Positive (72) | Mixed (52) |
Cursor collects account data (name, email, payment), device and usage data, and — critically — "Inputs" (code snippets, prompts) and "Suggestions" (AI responses). In Privacy Mode ON, code and prompts are processed in memory only and never persisted; they have zero data retention agreements with OpenAI and Anthropic. In Privacy Mode OFF (default on Free/Pro), this data is stored and may be used to evaluate and improve AI. Cursor does not sell your data or use it for targeted advertising. Business plans default to Privacy Mode on.
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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