# KeyScrambler privacy rating

Provides protection against software keyloggers. Encrypts keypresses at driver level, and decrypts at application level, to protect against common keyloggers.

## Summary

KeyScrambler scores 50 out of 100 (grade D) on the Windows hardening criteria. It meets 2 of 4 criteria: no trackers or telemetry and no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source and independent audit. It is based in the United States: Five Eyes member; subject to the US CLOUD Act.

- Website: https://www.qfxsoftware.com
- Jurisdiction: United States. Five Eyes member. Subject to the US CLOUD Act.
- Home page trackers: Google Fonts (not scored)
- Category: [Windows hardening](https://privacyratings.com/windows-hardening/)
- Grade: D (50/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | Yes | Data generated while using the software stays on the computer, and only purchase and support details are collected. | https://www.qfxsoftware.com/home/privacy/ |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid Pro and Premium editions. Personal information is not sold or rented. | https://www.qfxsoftware.com/home/privacy/ |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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