# ESET privacy rating

Antivirus and security software from Slovakia for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, including the NOD32 antivirus engine.

## Summary

ESET 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 Slovakia: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://www.eset.com
- Jurisdiction: Slovakia. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
- Home page trackers: Google Tag Manager, Trustpilot (not scored)
- 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 Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics in the Android app, and the website shares data with third-party ad networks. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.eset.ems2.gp/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by subscriptions with no ads in the apps; the privacy policy states personal information is not sold for money, though website cookies are shared with ad networks. | https://www.eset.com/us/policy-hub/privacy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/anti-malware/eset/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/anti-malware/eset.md