# PrivateLock privacy rating

Android app that locks the screen when the accelerometer detects movement above a set threshold.

## Summary

PrivateLock scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the mobile security apps 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/wesaphzt/privatelock
- Source code: https://github.com/wesaphzt/privatelock
- License: GPL-3.0
- Category: [Mobile security apps](https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/wesaphzt/privatelock/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | The README states the app is free from ads and tracking, and the Exodus report finds no trackers. | https://github.com/wesaphzt/privatelock/blob/master/README.md |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free app with no ads, supported by optional donations. | https://github.com/wesaphzt/privatelock/blob/master/README.md |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/mobile-security-apps/privatelock/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/mobile-security-apps/privatelock.md