Based on our analysis, Reddit is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →Overall
TikTok
F · 18/100What they collect
TikTok
Concern (8)
Mixed (55)
Who they share it with
TikTok
Concern (15)
Mixed (52)
What you can do
TikTok
Concern (32)
Positive (72)
What they promise
TikTok
Concern (20)
Mixed (62)
| Category | TikTok | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | F · 18/100 | C+ · 60/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (8) | Mixed (55) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (15) | Mixed (52) |
| What you can do | Concern (32) | Positive (72) |
| What they promise | Concern (20) | Mixed (62) |
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 →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 →You might also want to compare