# Cryptomator privacy rating

Client-side encryption for files stored in cloud services. Encrypts each file separately inside a vault so the files can sync individually. Available for desktop, Android and iOS.

## Summary

Cryptomator scores 75 out of 100 (grade B) on the file encryption criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://cryptomator.org
- Source code: https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator
- License: GPL-3.0
- Jurisdiction: Germany. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File encryption](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/)
- Grade: B (75/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/cryptomator/cryptomator/blob/develop/LICENSE.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No third-party trackers; the website uses self-hosted first-party analytics and the apps only contact the vendor for update checks. | https://cryptomator.org/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by license sales, Hub subscriptions and donations. No ads. | https://cryptomator.org/pricing/ |
| Independent audit | Partial | Cure53 published a full audit report, but it is older than three years. | https://cryptomator.org/audits/2017-11-27%20crypto%20cure53.pdf |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/cryptomator/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-encryption/cryptomator.md