# Bear privacy rating

Markdown note-taking app for Apple devices with nested tags, backlinks, note encryption with a password and iCloud sync. A Pro subscription adds sync, themes and export options.

## Summary

Bear scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the notes criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Ireland: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://bear.app
- Jurisdiction: Ireland. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: macOS, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website, including the privacy policy page, loads Google Analytics. | https://bear.app/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by Bear Pro subscriptions, with no ads in the app. | https://bear.app/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/notes/bear/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/notes/bear.md