# QEMU privacy rating

Open source machine emulator and virtualizer. It emulates many CPU architectures and, with KVM, Xen, Hypervisor.framework or WHPX, runs virtual machines at near-native speed.

## Summary

QEMU scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the virtual machines 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://www.qemu.org
- Source code: https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Virtual machines](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-machines/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-2.0, with some parts under compatible licenses. | https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu/-/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code, and no third-party trackers were found on the website. | https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Software Freedom Conservancy member project funded by donations and contributors, with no ads. | https://www.qemu.org/conservancy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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