# Parcel privacy rating

Zero-configuration bundler for web applications that builds JavaScript, CSS, HTML and other assets, with a Rust-based compiler and built-in development server.

## Summary

Parcel scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the bundlers and build tools 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.

- Website: https://parceljs.org
- Source code: https://github.com/parcel-bundler/parcel
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Bundlers and build tools](https://privacyratings.com/build-tools/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/parcel-bundler/parcel/blob/v2/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics. The bundler itself has no telemetry. |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software funded by donations, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/parcel |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/build-tools/parcel/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/build-tools/parcel.md