# Bangle.js privacy rating

Open source, hackable smartwatch from Espruino that runs JavaScript apps, with an app loader in the browser and an Android companion based on Gadgetbridge.

## Summary

Bangle.js scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the wearables and health 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.

- Website: https://banglejs.com
- Source code: https://github.com/espruino/Espruino
- Platforms: Web, Android
- Home page trackers: none found
- Category: [Wearables and health](https://privacyratings.com/wearables/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | MPL-2.0 firmware. Apps in the BangleApps repository are MIT. | https://github.com/espruino/Espruino/blob/master/LICENSE |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The Espruino website uses Google Analytics. App analytics in the App Loader are opt-in. | https://www.espruino.com/Privacy |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by hardware sales, with no ads. | https://shop.espruino.com/banglejs2 |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/wearables/bangle-js/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/wearables/bangle-js.md