File archivers
BetterZip privacy rating
Paid file archiver for macOS from MacItBetter that creates, previews and extracts ZIP, RAR, 7z and many other formats, with encryption, presets and Finder integration.
Summary
BetterZip scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the file archivers criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source and independent audit. It is based in Austria: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).
Score 50 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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Yes
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The privacy policy states the website has no visitor tracking or third-party resources and the apps collect no personal data. Crash reports are sent only with consent.
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Yes
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by license sales. The privacy policy states customer data is not shared with third parties.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.