# Fitbit privacy rating

Google-owned fitness trackers and smartwatches with an app that records activity, heart rate, sleep and other health data in a Fitbit or Google Account.

## Summary

Fitbit scores 0 out of 100 (grade F) on the wearables and health criteria. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://store.google.com/category/watches_trackers
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Platforms: Android, iOS
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Fonts (not scored), Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Wearables and health](https://privacyratings.com/wearables/)
- Also rated: [Gmail](https://privacyratings.com/email-providers/gmail/) (Email providers), [Gmail app](https://privacyratings.com/email-clients/gmail-app/) (Email clients), [Google Takeout](https://privacyratings.com/email-backup/google-takeout/) (Email backup tools), [Google Chrome](https://privacyratings.com/browsers/google-chrome/) (Browsers), [Google Search](https://privacyratings.com/search-engines/google-search/) (Search engines), [Google Authenticator](https://privacyratings.com/two-factor-authentication/google-authenticator/) (Two-factor authentication), [Google Messages](https://privacyratings.com/messengers/google-messages/) (Messengers), [Google Meet](https://privacyratings.com/video-calls/google-meet/) (Video calls), [Google Voice](https://privacyratings.com/virtual-phone-numbers/google-voice/) (Virtual phone numbers), [Google Public DNS](https://privacyratings.com/dns-resolvers/google-public-dns/) (DNS resolvers), [Google Cloud](https://privacyratings.com/server-hosting/google-cloud/) (Server hosting), [Chrome Remote Desktop](https://privacyratings.com/remote-desktop/chrome-remote-desktop/) (Remote desktop), [Google Keep](https://privacyratings.com/notes/google-keep/) (Notes), [Google Calendar](https://privacyratings.com/calendars/google-calendar/) (Calendars), [Google Docs](https://privacyratings.com/office-suites/google-docs/) (Office suites), [Google Forms](https://privacyratings.com/forms/google-forms/) (Forms and surveys), [Google Translate](https://privacyratings.com/translation/google-translate/) (Translation), [Google Gemini](https://privacyratings.com/ai-assistants/google-gemini/) (AI assistants), [Google Drive](https://privacyratings.com/cloud-storage/google-drive/) (Encrypted cloud storage), [Google Maps](https://privacyratings.com/maps/google-maps/) (Maps and navigation), [Google Analytics](https://privacyratings.com/web-analytics/google-analytics/) (Website analytics), [Google Home](https://privacyratings.com/smart-home/google-home/) (Smart home), [Google Nest Cam](https://privacyratings.com/security-cameras/google-nest-cam/) (Security cameras), [Google Fit](https://privacyratings.com/fitness-trackers/google-fit/) (Fitness trackers), [Google Photos](https://privacyratings.com/photo-management/google-photos/) (Photo management)
- Grade: F (0/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The privacy policy says partners provide analytics and advertising services using cookies and similar technologies, and the Play data safety listing declares analytics collection. | https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14815921 |
| No ads or data sales | No | Fitbit says it never sells personal data, but the Play data safety listing declares use of app interactions, name and email for advertising or marketing. | https://play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=com.fitbit.FitbitMobile |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/wearables/fitbit/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/wearables/fitbit.md