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PrivacySpy
PrivacySpy grades and monitors privacy policies through an open project intended to support informed data privacy decisions.
About PrivacySpy
PrivacySpy is an open project that grades and monitors privacy policies to support informed data privacy decisions. It tracks online privacy and assigns scores on a ten-point scale using a consistent rubric, for people who do not have time to read full policies.
The site provides a directory of graded services with short descriptions and scores. Examples shown include Amazon US, Facebook, GitHub, Google, Microsoft, and Wikipedia. Visitors can explore the full directory, read about how the grading method works, and review mission information.
PrivacySpy is maintained by a team of volunteers and is a project of Politiwatch, a registered 501(c)(3) organization. It offers a free browser extension and an API for interacting with its data, and visitors can contribute corrections, add products, or suggest improvements. It suits general web users who want a quick reference for comparing privacy policies.
Key features
- Graded directory of privacy policies with ten-point scores
- Short descriptions for services like Google and Wikipedia
- Consistent rubric for grading privacy policies
- Free browser extension to interact with data
- Free API to interact with PrivacySpy data
- Volunteer contribution process for corrections and additions
Best for: People who want to compare privacy policies without reading full legal texts.
Good for
- Open project maintained by volunteers
- Uses a consistent ten-point grading rubric
- Provides free extension and API access
- Lists widely used services in one directory
PrivacySpy at a glance
- Website
- privacyspy.org
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Privacy Guides
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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PrivacySpy FAQ
What is PrivacySpy?
PrivacySpy is an open project that grades and monitors privacy policies on a ten-point scale to support informed privacy decisions.
How does PrivacySpy work?
It uses a consistent rubric to grade privacy policies, with scores and short descriptions listed in a directory.
Is PrivacySpy free to use?
Yes, it offers a free browser extension and API for interacting with its data.
Can I contribute to PrivacySpy?
Yes, volunteers can correct errors, add products to the database, or suggest improvements.
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