# NetLimiter privacy rating

An internet traffic control and monitoring tool for Windows that shows per-application connections and sets bandwidth limits, quotas and blocking rules.

## Summary

NetLimiter 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 Czechia: Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://netlimiter.com
- Jurisdiction: Czechia. Not in the Five, Nine or Fourteen Eyes. EU member (GDPR).
- Home page trackers: Cloudflare Web Analytics (cookieless analytics)
- 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 | No user data leaves the computer. The program connects only for update checks, license registration and optional VirusTotal checks. | https://netlimiter.com/privacy-notice |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Funded by paid licenses. Customer data is not shared with others. | https://netlimiter.com/privacy-notice |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

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