# CakePHP privacy rating

PHP web framework following the model-view-controller pattern, with an ORM, code generation and conventions over configuration.

## Summary

CakePHP scores 60 out of 100 (grade C) on the PHP frameworks criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: open source and no ads or data sales. It partly meets independent audit. It does not meet no trackers or telemetry.

- Website: https://cakephp.org
- Source code: https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp
- License: MIT
- Platforms: Linux, macOS, Windows
- Home page trackers: Facebook SDK, Google Analytics, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [PHP frameworks](https://privacyratings.com/php-frameworks/)
- Grade: C (60/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MIT-licensed. | https://github.com/cakephp/cakephp/blob/5.x/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | cakephp.org loads Google Analytics and the Facebook SDK. | https://cakephp.org/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Supported by the Cake Software Foundation, sponsors such as CakeDC, and donations, with no ads. | https://cakephp.org/ |
| Independent audit | Partial | NCC Group audited CakePHP for the Mozilla Secure Open Source program; the full report is older than three years. | https://wiki.mozilla.org/images/4/40/Cakephp-report.pdf |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/php-frameworks/cakephp/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/php-frameworks/cakephp.md