TikTok vs NordVPN
Based on our analysis, NordVPN is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | TikTok | NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | F · 18/100 | C+ · 62/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (8) | Mixed (65) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (15) | Mixed (58) |
| What you can do | Concern (32) | Mixed (68) |
| What they promise | Concern (20) | Mixed (60) |
In plain English — TikTok
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 →In plain English — NordVPN
NordVPN genuinely doesn't log your VPN activity — that part of the privacy pitch holds up — but outside the tunnel it runs a large advertising and analytics infrastructure full of US-based trackers, shares data within a broad corporate group, markets to you for a year after you cancel, and retains billing records for a decade.
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