Google vs TikTok
Based on our analysis, Google is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | TikTok | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 26/100 | F · 18/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (8) | Concern (8) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (42) | Concern (15) |
| What you can do | Mixed (58) | Concern (32) |
| What they promise | Mixed (55) | Concern (20) |
In plain English — Google
Google tracks almost everything you do online — every search, email, location, video, and website visit — across all their products and millions of third-party sites, then uses it to sell ads. They do give you unusually good tools to review and delete your data, but the defaults collect everything.
View full analysis →In plain English — TikTok
TikTok collects your biometrics, keystroke patterns, and even content you record but never post — then shares data with ByteDance affiliates, advertisers, and researchers. You have limited control and no meaningful way to stop collection while using the app.
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