# Logseq privacy rating

Open source outliner and knowledge base that stores notes as local Markdown or Org-mode files, with linked references, a graph view and journals. Available for desktop and mobile.

## Summary

Logseq scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the notes 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://logseq.com
- Source code: https://github.com/logseq/logseq
- License: AGPL-3.0
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Notes](https://privacyratings.com/notes/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | AGPL-3.0. | https://github.com/logseq/logseq/blob/master/LICENSE.md |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The apps send usage data to PostHog and error reports to Sentry by default. This can be turned off in settings. | https://github.com/logseq/logseq/blob/master/src/main/frontend/modules/instrumentation/core.cljs |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | The privacy policy states that data is not sold or used for advertising. Funded by sponsors and paid sync. | https://blog.logseq.com/privacy-policy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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