PayPal vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | PayPal | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | C- · 44/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (38) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (35) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Mixed (52) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Concern (48) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — PayPal
PayPal collects an unusually broad set of financial, behavioural, and biometric data — then retains it for ten years after you close your account. Automated systems can freeze or terminate your account with limited recourse, your purchase history is shared with merchants for personalised shopping by default, and your data trains PayPal's AI models. Some of this is legally required for a financial institution, but much is not.
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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