# Yaak privacy rating

Offline-first desktop API client for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket and server-sent events, storing data locally with optional Git sync. Free for personal use, with a license required for commercial use.

## Summary

Yaak scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the developer tools 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.

- Website: https://yaak.app
- Source code: https://github.com/mountain-loop/yaak
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Developer tools](https://privacyratings.com/developer-tools/)
- Grade: C (65/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/mountain-loop/yaak/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | The app has no telemetry beyond update and license checks, but the website uses first-party analytics stored by Yaak. | https://yaak.app/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by license sales and sponsors. The privacy policy states data is not sold or shared with third parties. | https://yaak.app/pricing |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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