Instagram vs Uber
Based on our analysis, Uber is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Uber | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 32/100 | D · 36/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (22) | Concern (22) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (18) | Concern (30) |
| What you can do | Concern (38) | Mixed (48) |
| What they promise | Mixed (45) | Mixed (45) |
Meta collects almost everything: what you post, what you look at and for how long, device and location data, and data from other people and advertisers. They infer sensitive traits and use Meta AI conversations for ad targeting. Data is shared across all Meta products and with advertisers. You can adjust ad preferences and download your data, but you can't stop collection itself.
View full analysis →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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