DuckDuckGo vs PayPal
Based on our analysis, DuckDuckGo is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | DuckDuckGo | PayPal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B+ · 84/100 | C- · 44/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Concern (38) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (80) | Concern (35) |
| What you can do | Positive (85) | Mixed (52) |
| What they promise | Positive (78) | Concern (48) |
DuckDuckGo genuinely doesn't build a profile of your searches or browsing — the policy is short because the collection is genuinely minimal — but it's a US company, ad clicks are routed through Microsoft's network, and optional features like Email Protection require you to hand over personal data under a separate policy.
View full analysis →PayPal collects an unusually broad set of financial, behavioural, and biometric data — then retains it for ten years after you close your account. Automated systems can freeze or terminate your account with limited recourse, your purchase history is shared with merchants for personalised shopping by default, and your data trains PayPal's AI models. Some of this is legally required for a financial institution, but much is not.
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