# DaVinci Resolve privacy rating

A video editing, color grading, visual effects and audio post-production application from Blackmagic Design.

## Summary

DaVinci Resolve scores 10 out of 100 (grade F) on the creative tools criteria. It partly meets no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Australia: Five Eyes member; CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.

- Website: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
- Jurisdiction: Australia. Five Eyes member. CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Creative tools](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/)
- Grade: F (10/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics and uses remarketing cookies to advertise on third-party websites. | https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | Funded by hardware and software sales with no ads in the app, and personal information is not sold, but the website uses remarketing to advertise on third-party sites. | https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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