DuckDuckGo vs Uber
Based on our analysis, DuckDuckGo is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | DuckDuckGo | Uber |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B+ · 84/100 | D · 36/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (91) | Concern (22) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (80) | Concern (30) |
| What you can do | Positive (85) | Mixed (48) |
| What they promise | Positive (78) | Mixed (45) |
In plain English — DuckDuckGo
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 →In plain English — Uber
Uber tracks everywhere you go, records your calls, photographs your face, and buys demographic profiles from data brokers — then feeds all of it into a vast advertising machine that includes Meta and TikTok. You can limit some collection but you can't use the service without surrendering your location and trip history for up to seven years.
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