Cursor vs Zoom
Based on our analysis, Zoom is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Cursor | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | C+ · 58/100 | C+ · 62/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (45) | Mixed (58) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (52) | Mixed (52) |
| What you can do | Mixed (62) | Mixed (60) |
| What they promise | Positive (72) | Mixed (65) |
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 →Zoom explicitly won't use your meeting, chat, or video content to train AI models — a meaningful commitment for a communications platform. But your employer or meeting host can access everything you say, record, and type, and Zoom shares data with advertising and analytics partners. The privacy story is split: strong on AI and content use, weaker on employer surveillance and ad-tech.
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