Social media platforms know everything - your relationships, interests, political views, and daily activities. They monetize this data through advertising.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major social media services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
L
LinkedIn
Best in Category
|
50 | C | Professional data used for extensive targeting | View Review → |
|
M
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
|
45 | C- | Cross-platform tracking and extensive profiling | View Review → |
|
T
TikTok
|
40 | C- | Algorithm learns preferences from watch patterns | View Review → |
|
X
X (Twitter)
Lowest in Category
|
37 | D+ | DMs and private data used for advertising | View Review → |
Every interaction builds detailed psychological profiles.
Activity tracked across websites and apps.
Photos, posts, and messages analyzed by AI.
Data shared with advertisers and data brokers.
We also analyze social media terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Social Media →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.