# 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.

## 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.

- Website: https://github.com/Tommy-Geenexus/exif-eraser
- Source code: https://github.com/Tommy-Geenexus/exif-eraser
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Android
- Category: [Metadata removal](https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT. | https://github.com/Tommy-Geenexus/exif-eraser/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Exodus finds no trackers, and the privacy policy states the app collects no user data. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.none.tom.exiferaser/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free open-source app with no ads; the privacy policy states no user data is collected. | https://github.com/Tommy-Geenexus/exif-eraser/blob/main/privacy-policy.md |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/exiferaser/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/metadata-removal/exiferaser.md