Garmin vs Zoom
Based on our analysis, Garmin is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Garmin | Zoom |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | B · 71/100 | C+ · 62/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (65) | Mixed (58) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (67) | Mixed (52) |
| What you can do | Positive (76) | Mixed (60) |
| What they promise | Mixed (63) | Mixed (65) |
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 — Zoom
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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