# openHAB privacy rating

Open source, vendor-neutral home automation platform written in Java that runs locally and connects devices and services through add-ons, with rules, a web interface and mobile apps.

## Summary

openHAB scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the smart home 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. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://www.openhab.org
- Source code: https://github.com/openhab/openhab-core
- License: EPL-2.0
- Jurisdiction: Germany. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Smart home](https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | EPL-2.0. | https://github.com/openhab/openhab-core/blob/main/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google Analytics. | https://www.openhab.org/privacy.html |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Developed by volunteers and the non-profit openHAB Foundation, funded by donations, with no ads. | https://www.openhab.org/about/donate.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/openhab/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/smart-home/openhab.md