# DevToys privacy rating

Offline desktop toolbox for developers with utilities for JSON, YAML, hashes, JWTs, Base64, text comparison and more, so data does not need to be pasted into online tools.

## Summary

DevToys scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the developer 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://devtoys.app
- Source code: https://github.com/DevToys-app/DevToys
- License: MIT
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Developer tools](https://privacyratings.com/developer-tools/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/DevToys-app/DevToys/blob/main/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The home page loads Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (automated test). |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free MIT-licensed app with no ads. The privacy policy states usage data stays on the device. | https://github.com/DevToys-app/DevToys/blob/main/PRIVACY-POLICY.md |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/developer-tools/devtoys/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/developer-tools/devtoys.md