# Alfred privacy rating

A macOS launcher for searching apps, files and the web, with a paid Powerpack that adds workflows, clipboard history, snippets and other features.

## Summary

Alfred scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the app launchers 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 Kingdom: Five Eyes member; GDPR-style data protection law; CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.

- Website: https://www.alfredapp.com
- Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. Five Eyes member. GDPR-style data protection law. CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.
- Platforms: macOS
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [App launchers](https://privacyratings.com/launchers/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics. | https://www.alfredapp.com/terms/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid Powerpack licenses, with no ads in the app. | https://www.alfredapp.com/powerpack/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/launchers/alfred/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/launchers/alfred.md