Uber vs Proton
Based on our analysis, Proton is the more privacy-respecting choice overall.
BACK →| Category | Uber | Proton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D · 36/100 | A · 88/100 |
| What they collect | Concern (22) | Positive (90) |
| Who they share it with | Concern (30) | Positive (82) |
| What you can do | Mixed (48) | Positive (84) |
| What they promise | Mixed (45) | Positive (86) |
In plain English — Uber
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 →In plain English — Proton
Proton collects as little as technically possible, can't read your encrypted content even if asked, is governed by strict Swiss law, and gives you real control — the rare case where the privacy policy matches the privacy pitch.
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