Snapchat vs Fastmail
Based on our analysis, Fastmail is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Snapchat | Fastmail |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | C+ · 63/100 | B+ · 79/100 |
| What they collect | Mixed (55) | Mixed (74) |
| Who they share it with | Mixed (52) | Mixed (76) |
| What you can do | Positive (70) | Positive (82) |
| What they promise | Mixed (62) | Mixed (80) |
In plain English — Snapchat
Snapchat deletes chats by default within 24 hours and explicitly won't use your private messages for ads — two genuine privacy commitments. But it still builds a detailed advertising profile from your content, device, and activity, enriches it with data from advertisers, and can collect precise location and contacts if you grant permission.
View full analysis →In plain English — Fastmail
Fastmail is a paid email provider that doesn't sell your data or serve ads, has clear retention periods and a transparency report — but unlike Proton, staff can technically access your emails, data moves through US and Indian infrastructure, and IP logs are kept for a year.
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