File sync and backup
rclone privacy rating
Command-line program to sync, copy and mount files on more than 70 cloud storage services, with optional client-side encryption through its crypt backend.
Summary
rclone 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.
Score 40 out of 100. How scoring works
Criteria
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No
No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3
Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?
The rclone program sends no data, but the website privacy policy describes Google Analytics and referral-tracking cookies.
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Partial
No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3
Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?
Funded by donations and sponsors. The website shows sponsor placements that are not based on user data.
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No
Independent audit Weight 2 of 3
Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?
No independent audit is published.