# Kryptor privacy rating

Open source command-line tool for encrypting and signing files with a passphrase, symmetric key or public keys, using modern primitives with no configuration options.

## Summary

Kryptor scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) 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. It does not meet independent audit.

- Website: https://www.kryptor.co.uk
- Source code: https://github.com/samuel-lucas6/Kryptor
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File encryption](https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/)
- Grade: C (65/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/samuel-lucas6/Kryptor/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. The documentation site is hosted on GitBook, which records visitor page and link-click insights. | https://github.com/samuel-lucas6/Kryptor |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or paid tiers. | https://github.com/samuel-lucas6/Kryptor |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-encryption/kryptor/
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