Garmin vs Amazon
Based on our analysis, Garmin is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Garmin | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B · 71/100 | D · 40/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (65) | Concern (28) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (67) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Positive (76) | Mixed (45) |
| What they promise | Mixed (63) | Mixed (52) |
In plain English — Garmin
Garmin collects a lot of health and location data to run the service, doesn't sell it or share it with advertisers, and gives you good control over it — but the policy is dense, retention is vague, and aggregate data sharing with third parties isn't fully explained.
View full analysis →In plain English — Amazon
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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