# BorgBase privacy rating

Hosted backup storage for BorgBackup and restic repositories, with append-only mode, monitoring alerts and a choice of EU or US storage regions.

## Summary

BorgBase scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the file sync and backup criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It partly meets open source and no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in Malta: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://www.borgbase.com
- Jurisdiction: Malta. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [File sync and backup](https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/)
- Also rated: [Vorta](https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/vorta/) (File sync and backup)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Partial | Works with open source clients such as Borg, restic and its own Vorta app, but the hosting service is not published. | https://github.com/borgbase/vorta |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | The website uses self-hosted Fathom analytics with no third-party service, and Sentry for error reports. | https://www.borgbase.com/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid plans. The privacy policy says backups are not sold or used for advertising. | https://www.borgbase.com/privacy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/borgbase/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/file-sync/borgbase.md