Garmin vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Garmin | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B · 71/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (65) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (67) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Positive (76) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Mixed (63) | Positive (86) |
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 — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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