# Apache SpamAssassin privacy rating

Self-hosted spam filter from the Apache Software Foundation that scores mail with rules, DNS blocklists and Bayesian filtering, used alongside mail servers such as Postfix.

## Summary

Apache SpamAssassin scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the spam and virus filtering 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. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://spamassassin.apache.org
- Source code: https://github.com/apache/spamassassin
- License: Apache-2.0
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Linux, macOS
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Spam and virus filtering](https://privacyratings.com/spam-filters/)
- Also rated: [Apache Guacamole](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/apache-guacamole/) (Remote desktop), [Apache Cordova](https://privacyratings.com/app-frameworks/apache-cordova/) (Cross-platform app frameworks), [Apache Struts](https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/apache-struts/) (Java and Kotlin frameworks), [Grails](https://privacyratings.com/jvm-frameworks/grails/) (Java and Kotlin frameworks)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | Licensed under the Apache License 2.0. | https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/spamassassin/trunk/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and the project website loads no analytics. | https://svn.apache.org/repos/asf/spamassassin/trunk/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free software from a nonprofit foundation funded by sponsors and donations, with no ads. | https://www.apache.org/foundation/sponsorship |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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