Gaming platforms track your play habits, purchases, social interactions, and communications. They know who you play with and how much you spend.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major gaming platforms services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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S
Steam
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Game library and playtime publicly visible by default | View Review → |
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P
PlayStation
|
50 | C | Trophies and activity tracked across Sony services | View Review → |
|
X
Xbox
|
45 | C- | Microsoft ecosystem integrates gaming with other data | View Review → |
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E
Epic Games
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Fortnite collects extensive behavioral data | View Review → |
Detailed tracking of what games you play, when, and for how long.
Your friends list and multiplayer activity reveals relationships.
Spending patterns on cosmetics and DLC tracked extensively.
Voice communications may be recorded for moderation.
We also analyze gaming platforms terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Gaming Platforms →Click through for complete privacy analysis of each service.
If you're worried about how these services are using your data, or need help understanding your rights under privacy laws, I can help.