# Feathers privacy rating

TypeScript and JavaScript framework for building real-time applications and REST APIs on Node.js.

## Summary

Feathers scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the Node.js frameworks criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry and independent audit.

- Website: https://feathersjs.com
- Source code: https://github.com/feathersjs/feathers
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics), Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Node.js frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/node-frameworks/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT-licensed. | https://github.com/feathersjs/feathers/blob/dove/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The feathersjs.com website loads Google Analytics. | https://github.com/feathersjs/feathers/blob/dove/docs/.vitepress/theme/index.ts |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by donations through Open Collective, with no ads. | https://opencollective.com/feathers |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/node-frameworks/feathers/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/node-frameworks/feathers.md