Reddit vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Proton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | C+ · 60/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (55) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (52) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Positive (72) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Mixed (62) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Reddit
Reddit collects your behaviour, device data, and inferences about your demographics, and shares some of it with ad-tech partners — but it explicitly doesn't sell your personal data, deletes IP addresses after 100 days, doesn't track precise location, and extends privacy rights to all users worldwide, not just those in regulated regions.
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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