# FreeCAD privacy rating

A parametric 3D CAD modeler for product design, mechanical engineering and architecture, with a Python scripting interface.

## Summary

FreeCAD scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the creative tools 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 Belgium: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://www.freecad.org
- Source code: https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD
- License: LGPL-2.1
- Jurisdiction: Belgium. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Creative tools](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | LGPL-2.0 or later. | https://github.com/FreeCAD/FreeCAD/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The software does not collect or send personal data, and the website contains no trackers. | https://www.freecad.org/privacy.php?lang=en |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations through the FreeCAD Project Association, with no ads in the software or website. | https://www.freecad.org/privacy.php?lang=en |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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