Browser extensions
Consent-O-Matic privacy rating
Browser extension from Aarhus University that detects cookie consent pop-ups from common consent management platforms and fills them in automatically according to the user's preferences.
Summary
Consent-O-Matic scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the browser extensions 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 Denmark: Nine Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).
Score 80 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 extension processes no personal data and only stores settings and counters locally; site reports are sent only when the user chooses to.
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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?
Free research project developed at Aarhus University, with no ads.
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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.