# Fossify Notes privacy rating

Open source Android note-taking app for text notes and checklists, with a home screen widget. Works offline with no internet permission.

## Summary

Fossify Notes scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the notes 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/FossifyOrg/Notes
- Source code: https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Notes
- License: GPL-3.0
- Platforms: Android
- Category: [Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/)
- Also rated: [Fossify Calendar](https://privacyratings.com/calendars/fossify-calendar/) (Calendars), [Fossify Gallery](https://privacyratings.com/photo-management/fossify-gallery/) (Photo management)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Notes/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Exodus finds no trackers, and the app has no internet permission. | https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/org.fossify.notes/latest/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free, community-maintained app with no ads, as stated in the project README. | https://github.com/FossifyOrg/Notes |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/notes/fossify-notes/
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