Signal vs Amazon
Based on our analysis, Signal is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Signal | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | A · 87/100 | D · 40/100 |
| What they collect | Positive (88) | Concern (28) |
| Who they share it with | Positive (88) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Mixed (78) | Mixed (45) |
| What they promise | Positive (86) | Mixed (52) |
Signal is a nonprofit that genuinely cannot read your messages or listen to your calls — the encryption is architectural, not a promise — but it requires a real phone number to register, is subject to US law, and its privacy policy is conspicuously sparse: it hasn't been substantively updated since 2018 and lacks the specific retention periods, GDPR rights, or DPO contact that more thorough policies provide.
View full analysis →Amazon builds a detailed picture of everything you buy, watch, say to Alexa, and do in their physical stores — then uses it to sell you ads. They don't sell your data to others and have real security certifications, but the sheer breadth of collection across shopping, voice, surveillance cameras, and credit history is hard to escape if you use their services.
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