# InkScape privacy rating

A free, open source vector graphics editor for illustrations, icons, logos, diagrams, maps and web graphics, using SVG as its native format.

## Summary

InkScape 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.

- Website: https://inkscape.org
- Source code: https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape
- Category: [Creative tools](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0 or later. | https://gitlab.com/inkscape/inkscape/-/blob/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The privacy policy states that the software does not collect or transmit any information. | https://inkscape.org/about/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free and open source project with no ads. The privacy policy describes no advertising or sale of user data. | https://inkscape.org/about/privacy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/inkscape/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/creative-tools/inkscape.md