Based on our analysis, OpenAI (ChatGPT) is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
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TikTok
F · 18/100OpenAI (ChatGPT)
D · 42/100What they collect
TikTok
Concern (8)
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Concern (38)
Who they share it with
TikTok
Concern (15)
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Mixed (48)
What you can do
TikTok
Concern (32)
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Concern (42)
What they promise
TikTok
Concern (20)
OpenAI (ChatGPT)
Mixed (52)
| Category | TikTok | OpenAI (ChatGPT) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | F · 18/100 | D · 42/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (8) | Concern (38) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (15) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Concern (32) | Concern (42) |
| What they promise | Concern (20) | Mixed (52) |
TikTok collects your biometrics, keystroke patterns, and even content you record but never post — then shares data with ByteDance affiliates, advertisers, and researchers. You have limited control and no meaningful way to stop collection while using the app.
View full analysis →OpenAI collects account data, all prompts and responses, file uploads, voice inputs, and a separate Memory that persists even when you delete chats. Training on your conversations is on by default; you must opt out. A federal court order (May 2025) requires OpenAI to preserve and segregate ChatGPT conversation data — including deleted conversations. API and Enterprise: training is off; your data is never used for training. OpenAI states they don't sell personal data or use it for targeted advertising.
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