Travel platforms track your destinations, travel patterns, and accommodation preferences. This data reveals your lifestyle, income, and relationships.
Side-by-side comparison of privacy scores across major travel booking services.
| Service | Score | Grade | Key Privacy Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A
Airbnb
Best in Category
|
58 | C+ | ID verification data retained, host communications monitored | View Review → |
|
B
Booking.com
|
50 | C | Travel history shared with Booking Holdings properties | View Review → |
|
E
Expedia
|
45 | C- | Search history used for dynamic pricing | View Review → |
|
V
Vrbo
Lowest in Category
|
40 | C- | Expedia Group shares data across brands | View Review → |
Complete record of destinations and accommodations.
Search patterns used to personalize (increase) prices.
Government ID documents collected and retained.
Accommodation choices reveal lifestyle and budget.
We also analyze travel booking terms of service for consumer fairness issues like billing, cancellation, and liability.
View ToS Watchdog Travel Booking →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.