# ownCloud Infinite Scale privacy rating

Self-hosted file sync and sharing platform from ownCloud, written in Go without a database. Offers web access, desktop and mobile sync clients, and spaces for team folders.

## Summary

ownCloud Infinite Scale scores 40 out of 100 (grade D) on the file sync and backup criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: open source. It partly meets no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://owncloud.com/infinite-scale/
- Source code: https://github.com/owncloud/ocis
- License: Apache-2.0
- Jurisdiction: Germany. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Cookiebot (not scored), Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [File sync and backup](https://privacyratings.com/file-sync/)
- Grade: D (40/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | The server is Apache-2.0 and the desktop and mobile clients are GPL. | https://github.com/owncloud/ocis/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics, Google Ads remarketing, HubSpot and social media pixels. The Android app does not collect personal data. | https://owncloud.com/privacy-statement/ |
| No ads or data sales | Partial | Funded by enterprise subscriptions with no ads in the product, but the website uses data for interest-based advertising through Google remarketing. | https://owncloud.com/privacy-statement/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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