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ExifEraser privacy rating

Android app that removes Exif and other metadata from JPEG, PNG and WebP images. The developer considers it in maintenance mode, with bug fixes only.

License: MITPlatforms: Android

Summary

ExifEraser scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the metadata removal 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.

Score 80 out of 100. How scoring works

Criteria

  • Yes

    Open source Weight 3 of 3

    Is all the source code needed to run the product public?

    MIT.

    github.com

  • Yes

    No trackers or telemetry Weight 3 of 3

    Are the website and apps free of third-party trackers, with any analytics anonymous and any telemetry off by default?

    Exodus finds no trackers, and the privacy policy states the app collects no user data.

    reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org

  • Yes

    No ads or data sales Weight 2 of 3

    Is the product funded without advertising, ad targeting or selling user data?

    Free open-source app with no ads; the privacy policy states no user data is collected.

    github.com

  • No

    Independent audit Weight 2 of 3

    Has an independent security or privacy audit been published within the last three years?

    No independent audit is published.

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