# HardenTools privacy rating

A utility that disables risky Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Reader and LibreOffice features that are commonly abused by malware.

## Summary

HardenTools scores 80 out of 100 (grade B) on the Windows hardening 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.

- Website: https://github.com/hardentools/hardentools
- Source code: https://github.com/hardentools/hardentools
- License: GPL-3.0
- Category: [Windows hardening](https://privacyratings.com/windows-hardening/)
- Grade: B (80/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | Yes | GPL-3.0. | https://github.com/hardentools/hardentools/blob/master/LICENSE.txt |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | No telemetry or analytics in the source code. | https://github.com/hardentools/hardentools |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Free volunteer project with no ads or data sales. | https://github.com/hardentools/hardentools |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/windows-hardening/hardentools/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/windows-hardening/hardentools.md