# Xournal++ privacy rating

Handwriting note-taking app that also annotates PDF files with pen, highlighter, text and shapes, with support for pressure-sensitive tablets.

## Summary

Xournal++ scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the PDF readers and editors 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://xournalpp.github.io
- Source code: https://github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp
- License: GPL-2.0
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [PDF readers and editors](https://privacyratings.com/pdf-tools/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0. | https://github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/xournalpp/xournalpp |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer-run project with no ads. | https://xournalpp.github.io/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/pdf-tools/xournal/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/pdf-tools/xournal.md