Home service platforms know your address, the state of your home, and when you need repairs. This data reveals intimate details about your living situation.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major home services services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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T
TaskRabbit
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Task history reveals household needs and schedule | View Review → |
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T
Thumbtack
|
50 | C | Project requests visible to multiple pros | View Review → |
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A
Angi
|
45 | C- | Home value estimates from service requests | View Review → |
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H
Handy
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Recurring service patterns reveal when home is empty | View Review → |
Service requests reveal home size, age, and maintenance needs.
Recurring services show when you're home or away.
Service spending indicates household income and priorities.
Records of who has accessed your home for services.
We also analyze home services terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Home Services →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.