# Gmail app privacy rating

Google's email app for Android and iOS. Works with Gmail and Google Workspace accounts, and can also add Outlook, Yahoo and other IMAP accounts.

## Summary

Gmail app scores 19 out of 100 (grade F) on the email clients criteria. It meets 1 of 8 criteria: works with any provider. It partly meets connects directly and blocks remote content. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales, independent audit and OpenPGP support. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://workspace.google.com/gmail/
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Email clients](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/)
- Also rated: [Gmail](https://privacyratings.com/email-providers/gmail/) (Email providers), [Google Takeout](https://privacyratings.com/email-backup/google-takeout/) (Email backup tools), [Google Chrome](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/google-chrome/) (Browsers), [Google Search](https://privacyratings.com/search-engines/google-search/) (Search engines), [Google Authenticator](https://privacyratings.com/two-factor-authentication/google-authenticator/) (Two-factor authentication), [Google Messages](https://privacyratings.com/messengers/google-messages/) (Messengers), [Google Meet](https://privacyratings.com/video-calls/google-meet/) (Video calls), [Google Voice](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-phone-numbers/google-voice/) (Virtual phone numbers), [Google Public DNS](https://privacyratings.com/dns-resolvers/google-public-dns/) (DNS resolvers), [Google Cloud](https://privacyratings.com/server-hosting/google-cloud/) (Server hosting), [Chrome Remote Desktop](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/chrome-remote-desktop/) (Remote desktop), [Google Keep](https://privacyratings.com/notes/google-keep/) (Notes), [Google Calendar](https://privacyratings.com/calendars/google-calendar/) (Calendars), [Google Docs](https://privacyratings.com/office-suites/google-docs/) (Office suites), [Google Forms](https://privacyratings.com/forms/google-forms/) (Forms and surveys), [Google Translate](https://privacyratings.com/translation/google-translate/) (Translation), [Google Gemini](https://privacyratings.com/ai-assistants/google-gemini/) (AI assistants), [Google Drive](https://privacyratings.com/cloud-storage/google-drive/) (Encrypted cloud storage), [Google Maps](https://privacyratings.com/maps/google-maps/) (Maps and navigation), [Google Analytics](https://privacyratings.com/web-analytics/google-analytics/) (Website analytics), [Google Home](https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/google-home/) (Smart home), [Google Nest Cam](https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/google-nest-cam/) (Security cameras), [Fitbit](https://privacyratings.com/wearables/fitbit/) (Wearables and health), [Google Fit](https://privacyratings.com/fitness-trackers/google-fit/) (Fitness trackers), [Google Photos](https://privacyratings.com/photo-management/google-photos/) (Photo management)
- Grade: F (19/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | Exodus finds no third-party trackers, but Google collects activity data across its services and uses it for analytics and personalized ads. | https://policies.google.com/privacy |
| No ads or data sales | No | Ads are shown in Gmail. | https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6603 |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit of the Gmail app is published. |  |
| OpenPGP support | No | Not supported. S/MIME is limited to some Google Workspace plans. |  |
| Connects directly | Partial | Other accounts can be added to the app, but Gmailify links Yahoo, AOL and Outlook accounts through Google servers. Gmail accounts sync with Google. | https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6304825 |
| Blocks remote content | Partial | Images are shown by default through Google proxies. Gmail can be set to ask before showing external images. | https://support.google.com/mail/answer/145919 |
| Works with any provider | Yes | Works with Gmail and with other providers such as Outlook, iCloud Mail, Yahoo and IMAP accounts. | https://support.google.com/mail/answer/6078445 |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/gmail-app/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/email-clients/gmail-app.md