# CalyxOS privacy rating

An open source, de-Googled Android OS with optional microG, a built-in firewall and encrypted backups.

## Summary

CalyxOS scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile operating systems 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. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://calyxos.org
- Source code: https://gitlab.com/CalyxOS
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Mobile operating systems](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-operating-systems/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Based on the Android Open Source Project, mostly Apache-2.0. | https://gitlab.com/CalyxOS |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No analytics or telemetry. Default network connections are documented and limited to updates, connectivity checks and optional services. | https://calyxos.org/docs/guide/security/network-activity/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Developed by the non-profit Calyx Institute and funded by donations and memberships. | https://members.calyx.org/donate |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/mobile-operating-systems/calyxos/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/mobile-operating-systems/calyxos.md