# Mailbird privacy rating

Closed-source desktop email client for Windows, with a separate Mailbird Next app for macOS, that combines several accounts in a unified inbox with calendar and app integrations.

## Summary

Mailbird scores 33 out of 100 (grade F) on the email clients criteria. It meets 3 of 8 criteria: connects directly, blocks remote content and works with any provider. 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://www.getmailbird.com
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics), Google reCAPTCHA (not scored), Google Tag Manager, Mixpanel, PostHog
- Category: [Email clients](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/)
- Grade: F (33/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Tag Manager, Mixpanel, PostHog, LinkedIn and TikTok trackers, and the policy lists Google Analytics, Mixpanel and Hotjar. | https://www.getmailbird.com/privacy-policy/ |
| No ads or data sales | No | Sells paid plans, but the privacy policy allows targeted third-party advertising on the site and in the applications. | https://www.getmailbird.com/privacy-policy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |
| OpenPGP support | No | PGP encryption is not supported. | https://support.getmailbird.com/hc/en-us/articles/15014091847575-Is-PGP-encryption-supported-in-Mailbird |
| Connects directly | Yes | Connects directly to mail servers. Usernames and passwords are stored encrypted on the local drive. | https://support.getmailbird.com/hc/en-us/articles/360006261473-I-have-forgotten-my-email-password |
| Blocks remote content | Yes | Remote images load only when allowed for a message or sender, unless Always show remote images is turned on. | https://support.getmailbird.com/hc/en-us/articles/220107267-Always-Show-Remote-Images |
| Works with any provider | Yes | Works with any IMAP and POP3 provider, plus Exchange on paid plans. | https://support.getmailbird.com/hc/en-us/articles/220106687-IMAP-Support-in-Mailbird |

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