# ShutUp10 privacy rating

A portable freeware tool from O&O Software that controls Windows 10 and 11 privacy settings, telemetry and built-in features.

## Summary

ShutUp10 scores 20 out of 100 (grade F) on the Windows hardening criteria. It meets 1 of 4 criteria: no ads or data sales. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry and independent audit. It is based in Germany: Fourteen Eyes member; EU member (GDPR).

- Website: https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10
- Jurisdiction: Germany. Fourteen Eyes member. EU member (GDPR).
- Home page trackers: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager
- Category: [Windows hardening](https://privacyratings.com/windows-hardening/)
- Grade: F (20/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Closed source. |  |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The home page loads Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (automated test). |  |
| No ads or data sales | Yes | Freeware funded by O&O Software's commercial products and a paid Premium edition, with no ads. | https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10 |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/windows-hardening/shutup10/
Edit: https://github.com/privacyratings/privacyratings.com/edit/main/ratings/windows-hardening/shutup10.md