I asked Chapt GPT :
Can you list me all the majorly popular apps used by Americans, which are of American ownership, which collect data from users ?
She answered :
Here’s a list of major apps owned by American companies that collect user data. Most of these apps explicitly state in their privacy policies what types of data they collect, often for targeted advertising, analytics, or service improvements.
Social Media Platforms
Facebook (Meta)Data Collected: Personal information, location, photos, videos, messages, browsing history, purchases, interactions, contacts, and more.
Notes: Facebook is known for its extensive data collection and has faced scrutiny for privacy issues.
Instagram (Meta)Data Collected: Location, usage patterns, photos, contacts, messages, and interactions with ads and content.
Snapchat (Snap Inc.)Data Collected: Photos, videos, location, contacts, usage data, and interaction with content and ads.
Twitter (X)Data Collected: Location, browsing activity, messages, interactions, and device information.
RedditData Collected: Browsing history, content interactions, location, and account information.
LinkedIn (Microsoft)Data Collected: Work history, connections, location, browsing activity, and professional interests.
Search Engines and Browsers
Google (Alphabet)Data Collected: Search history, location, voice recordings (via Google Assistant), emails (via Gmail), contacts, calendar events, YouTube activity, app usage, and device information.
Microsoft Edge (Microsoft)Data Collected: Browsing history, usage data, search queries, and linked account information.
Yahoo (Verizon Media, now Apollo Global Management)Data Collected: Email content, search history, location, and browsing activity.
Streaming Services
YouTube (Google/Alphabet)Data Collected: Watch history, search history, location, device data, and interactions with ads.
NetflixData Collected: Viewing history, preferences, device data, and payment information.
Hulu (Disney)Data Collected: Viewing habits, location, device data, and payment information.
SpotifyData Collected: Listening habits, location, voice data (via voice commands), and payment information.
E-Commerce Platforms
AmazonData Collected: Purchase history, search history, Alexa voice data, location, payment information, and device data.
eBayData Collected: Purchase history, search data, location, and account details.
WalmartData Collected: Purchase history, browsing behavior, and payment details.
Mobile Apps
Apple iOSData Collected: Location, Siri voice data, usage patterns, and purchases. Apple emphasizes privacy, but some data collection still occurs.
Google AndroidData Collected: Location, app usage, browsing data, search history, and Google Play interactions.
Venmo (PayPal)Data Collected: Transaction history, social interactions, location, and device details.
Cash App (Block, Inc.)Data Collected: Transaction details, contacts, location, and device data.
Fitness and Health Apps
Fitbit (Google/Alphabet)Data Collected: Health data (steps, sleep, heart rate), location, and usage patterns.
MyFitnessPal (Under Armour)Data Collected: Diet, exercise habits, and weight tracking.
StravaData Collected: GPS location, workout details, and social interactions.
Other Apps
UberData Collected: Location, ride history, payment details, and device information.
LyftData Collected: Location, ride history, payment details, and interactions.
PinterestData Collected: Search and browsing history, location, and interactions with content.
ZoomData Collected: Meeting metadata, location, messages, and device information.
Key Takeaways
Most apps collect data for advertising, analytics, and improving user experiences.
Even apps emphasizing privacy (like Apple) still collect minimal data for functionality.
Transparency varies: some apps disclose their practices clearly, while others face scrutiny for opaque policies.
So - dear users - Blame your fucking Liberal Government for the temporary ban of Tik Tok and ask them why they don't target LOCAL data collecting.