# BlueStacks privacy rating

Closed source Android emulator for running Android apps and games on Windows and macOS.

## Summary

BlueStacks scores 0 out of 100 (grade F) on the emulators and compatibility layers criteria. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://www.bluestacks.com
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Emulators and compatibility layers](https://privacyratings.com/emulators/)
- Grade: F (0/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website and services use Google Analytics and advertising cookies. | https://www.bluestacks.com/terms-and-privacy.html |
| No ads or data sales | No | Shows third-party ads, and the privacy policy allows sharing non-identifying user data with advertisers for targeting. | https://www.bluestacks.com/terms-and-privacy.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/emulators/bluestacks/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/emulators/bluestacks.md