Uber vs Amazon
Based on our analysis, Amazon is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Uber | Amazon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 36/100 | D · 40/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (22) | Concern (28) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (30) | Mixed (48) |
| What you can do | Mixed (48) | Mixed (45) |
| What they promise | Mixed (45) | Mixed (52) |
Uber tracks everywhere you go, records your calls, photographs your face, and buys demographic profiles from data brokers — then feeds all of it into a vast advertising machine that includes Meta and TikTok. You can limit some collection but you can't use the service without surrendering your location and trip history for up to seven years.
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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