# Apache Cordova privacy rating

Apache Software Foundation framework for building mobile apps with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, packaged in a native webview with plugins for device APIs.

## Summary

Apache Cordova scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the cross-platform app frameworks criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://cordova.apache.org
- Source code: https://github.com/apache/cordova
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Cross-platform app frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/)
- Also rated: [Apache SpamAssassin](https://privacyratings.com/spam-filters/spamassassin/) (Spam and virus filtering), [Apache Guacamole](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/apache-guacamole/) (Remote desktop), [Apache Struts](https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/apache-struts/) (Java and Kotlin frameworks), [Grails](https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/grails/) (Java and Kotlin frameworks)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Apache-2.0-licensed. | https://github.com/apache/cordova-cli/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No third-party trackers, and the CLI has no telemetry. The Apache Software Foundation's self-hosted Matomo uses no cookies and anonymizes IP addresses. | https://privacy.apache.org/policies/privacy-policy-public.html |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Developed under the Apache Software Foundation, funded by sponsorships and donations, with no ads. | https://www.apache.org/foundation/sponsorship.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/apache-cordova/
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