# GlassWire privacy rating

Network monitor and firewall for Windows and Android that shows which apps use the network, alerts on new connections and can block apps from going online.

## Summary

GlassWire scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the firewalls criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://www.glasswire.com
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Firewalls](https://privacyratings.com/firewalls/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Tag Manager and Facebook scripts, and the privacy policy mentions advertising networks and analytics providers. | https://www.glasswire.com/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free version with paid Premium plans; the privacy policy states personal data is not sold or rented. | https://www.glasswire.com/pricing/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/firewalls/glasswire/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/firewalls/glasswire.md