# Bitdefender privacy rating

Antivirus and security software from Romania for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, with web protection, a VPN and anti-theft features.

## Summary

Bitdefender scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the anti-malware criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Romania: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://www.bitdefender.com
- Jurisdiction: Romania. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Anti-malware](https://privacyratings.com/anti-malware/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | Exodus finds AppsFlyer, Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics and Facebook Login and Share in the Android app. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.bitdefender.security/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by subscriptions with no ads in the apps; the privacy policy states user data is not sold. | https://www.bitdefender.com/en-us/site/view/legal-privacy-policy-for-home-users-solutions |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/anti-malware/bitdefender/
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