# 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).

- Website: https://macitbetter.com
- Jurisdiction: Austria. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: macOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File archivers](https://privacyratings.com/archivers/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | 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. | https://macitbetter.com/imprint-en/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by license sales. The privacy policy states customer data is not shared with third parties. | https://macitbetter.com/buy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/archivers/betterzip/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/archivers/betterzip.md