# OpenStreetMap privacy rating

Collaborative world map built by volunteers and published as open data under the ODbL. The website offers map browsing, search, directions and editing, and the data powers many other map apps.

## Summary

OpenStreetMap scores 65 out of 100 (grade C) on the maps and navigation criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets no trackers or telemetry. It does not meet 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.openstreetmap.org
- Source code: https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website
- License: GPL-2.0
- Jurisdiction: United Kingdom. Five Eyes member. GDPR-style data protection law. CLOUD Act data access agreement with the US.
- Platforms: Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Maps and navigation](https://privacyratings.com/maps/)
- Grade: C (65/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0 for the website software. Map data is under the ODbL. | https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Partial | No third-party trackers, but the website runs self-hosted Matomo analytics with shortened IP addresses. | https://osmfoundation.org/wiki/Privacy_Policy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Run by the non-profit OpenStreetMap Foundation, funded by donations and membership, with no ads. | https://supporting.openstreetmap.org/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/maps/openstreetmap/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/maps/openstreetmap.md