Stock media platforms track your search patterns, downloads, and creative projects. This data reveals your creative work and business activities.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major stock media services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
S
Shutterstock
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | Search and download history used for recommendations | View Review → |
|
A
Adobe Stock
|
50 | C | Creative Cloud integration tracks usage | View Review → |
|
G
Getty Images
|
45 | C- | Enterprise usage tracked for compliance | View Review → |
|
E
Envato
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Download patterns reveal project types | View Review → |
Your searches reveal projects and creative direction.
Every asset download logged and retained.
Download patterns reveal client work and campaigns.
Usage monitored for license compliance.
We also analyze stock media terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Stock 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.