# Kavita privacy rating

Self-hosted reading server for manga, comics and books, with web readers for comics, EPUB and PDF, OPDS support and multiple users. An optional paid Kavita+ subscription adds metadata and scrobbling features.

## Summary

Kavita scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the media servers criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://www.kavitareader.com
- Source code: https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Media servers](https://privacyratings.com/media-servers/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/Kareadita/Kavita/blob/develop/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Tag Manager (automated test). The server also sends anonymous usage statistics by default, which can be turned off. | https://wiki.kavitareader.com/troubleshooting/faq/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by the optional Kavita+ subscription and Open Collective donations, with no ads. | https://wiki.kavitareader.com/kavita+/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/media-servers/kavita/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/media-servers/kavita.md