# RetroArch privacy rating

Open source frontend for the libretro API that runs emulators, game engines and media players (cores) through one interface.

## Summary

RetroArch scores 30 out of 100 (grade F) on the emulators and compatibility layers criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: open source. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit.

- Website: https://www.retroarch.com
- Source code: https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Cookiebot (not scored), Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager, YouTube embed (not scored)
- Category: [Emulators and compatibility layers](https://privacyratings.com/emulators/)
- Grade: F (30/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/blob/master/COPYING |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics and Google AdSense. The Android app has no known trackers in its Exodus report. | https://www.retroarch.com/?page=privacy |
| No ads or data sales | No | The website shows Google AdSense ads based on visits to other sites. The apps have no ads. | https://www.retroarch.com/?page=privacy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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