# Zorin OS privacy rating

An Ubuntu-based Linux distribution from Zorin Technology Group, with desktop layouts that resemble Windows or macOS.

## Summary

Zorin OS scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the desktop operating systems criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Ireland: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://zorin.com/os/
- Source code: https://launchpad.net/~zorinos
- Jurisdiction: Ireland. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Desktop operating systems](https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/)
- Grade: C (65/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Built on open source software, with source packages published on Launchpad and GitHub. | https://zorin.com/about/#source-code |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No third-party trackers. The Zorin OS Census package pings Zorin's servers with an anonymous installation ID by default and can be removed; the website uses Plausible analytics. | https://zorin.com/legal/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by Zorin OS Pro sales and donations, with no ads. | https://zorin.com/about/#funding |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/desktop-operating-systems/zorin-os/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/desktop-operating-systems/zorin-os.md