# Helidon privacy rating

Java framework from Oracle for building microservices, offered as a lightweight functional API (Helidon SE) and a MicroProfile implementation (Helidon MP).

## Summary

Helidon scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the Java and Kotlin frameworks criteria. It meets 3 of 4 criteria: open source, no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://helidon.io
- Source code: https://github.com/helidon-io/helidon
- License: Apache-2.0
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Java and Kotlin frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Apache 2.0-licensed. | https://github.com/helidon-io/helidon/blob/main/LICENSE.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry in the framework or CLI source code, and helidon.io loads no third-party trackers. | https://github.com/helidon-io/helidon |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Developed and funded by Oracle, with no ads. | https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/docs/technical-brief--helidon-report.pdf |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/helidon/
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