# Parallels Desktop privacy rating

Proprietary virtualization app for Macs that runs Windows, Linux and macOS guests in virtual machines, including Windows on ARM on Apple silicon. Sold by subscription.

## Summary

Parallels Desktop scores 0 out of 100 (grade F) on the virtual machines criteria. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit. It is based in Switzerland: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; GDPR-style data protection law.

- Website: https://www.parallels.com/products/desktop/
- Jurisdiction: Switzerland. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. GDPR-style data protection law.
- Platforms: macOS
- Home page trackers: Google Ads, Google Analytics, Google DoubleClick, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar, Microsoft Ads, Optimizely, X (Twitter) Pixel
- Category: [Virtual machines](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-machines/)
- Grade: F (0/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website loads Google Analytics, Google Ads, Hotjar, Marketo, Optimizely, Microsoft Advertising and X ads trackers. | https://www.parallels.com/about/legal/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | No | The privacy policy allows selling or sharing personal data and using product usage data for personalized advertising. | https://www.parallels.com/about/legal/privacy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/virtual-machines/parallels-desktop/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/virtual-machines/parallels-desktop.md