# Scrambled Exif privacy rating

Android app that removes Exif metadata from pictures before they are shared, by acting as an intermediate step in the share menu.

## Summary

Scrambled Exif 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://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif
- Source code: https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif
- Platforms: Android
- Category: [Metadata removal](https://privacyratings.com/metadata-removal/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif/-/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Exodus finds no trackers, and the privacy policy states the developer collects no personal data; crash reports are only sent by email if the user chooses. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.jarsilio.android.scrambledeggsif/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software with no ads, supported by donations. | https://gitlab.com/juanitobananas/scrambled-exif#donating |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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