# Kotlin Multiplatform privacy rating

JetBrains technology for sharing Kotlin code across Android, iOS, desktop, web and server, with Compose Multiplatform for shared user interfaces.

## Summary

Kotlin Multiplatform scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the cross-platform app frameworks criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Czechia: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://kotlinlang.org/multiplatform/
- Source code: https://github.com/JetBrains/kotlin
- Jurisdiction: Czechia. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows, Android, iOS, Web
- Home page trackers: Google Tag Manager, Optimizely
- Category: [Cross-platform app frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Apache-2.0 licensed, as is Compose Multiplatform. | https://github.com/JetBrains/kotlin/blob/master/license/LICENSE.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The kotlinlang.org website loads Google Tag Manager. | https://kotlinlang.org/multiplatform/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Developed by JetBrains and funded by its paid developer tools, with no ads in the framework. | https://www.jetbrains.com/store/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/kotlin-multiplatform/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/app-frameworks/kotlin-multiplatform.md