# Epic Games Launcher privacy rating

Epic Games' desktop client for the Epic Games Store, used to buy, install and update PC games, including Fortnite and Unreal Engine, with friends, achievements and cloud saves.

## Summary

Epic Games Launcher scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the games 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://store.epicgames.com
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
- Category: [Games](https://privacyratings.com/games/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The privacy policy describes automatic data collection for analytics, crash reporting and advertising measurement, including by third parties providing features of the service. | https://legal.epicgames.com/epicgames/privacy-policy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by game sales and store commissions. The privacy policy states Epic does not sell personal data or process it for targeted advertising. | https://legal.epicgames.com/epicgames/privacy-policy |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/games/epic-games-launcher/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/games/epic-games-launcher.md