Privacy Impact Details
Extreme Impact
Ratings:
10
Third Party Sharing
Shares data with almost any interested third party without user consent.
Data Collection
Collects all possible types of user data without restrictions.
Applications in this category collect and process highly sensitive personal data, including biometric information, intimate personal details, and comprehensive online activity. The use of this data for in-depth profiling and targeted interventions makes these applications extremely invasive. Despite stringent security measures, the potential for privacy breaches and misuse is significant, requiring users to exercise extreme caution.
Encryption
Very little to no effort to secure user data.
User Control
Users have no control over their data; settings and permissions are either non-existent or ineffective.
High Impact
Ratings:
7-9
Third Party Sharing
Regularly shares data with third parties, possibly including advertisers and other commercial partners.
Data Collection
Collects a wide range of personal and sensitive data.
High-impact applications collect significant personal data, including location information, social media profiles, and browsing history. While this data is used to enhance functionality and user engagement, it poses a higher privacy risk. Comprehensive security protocols are in place, but users should be aware of potential privacy trade-offs.
Encryption
Basic levels of encryption, potentially vulnerable in certain aspects.
User Control
Limited options for users to control how their data is collected, used, and shared.
Moderate Impact
Ratings:
4-6
Third Party Sharing
Some data is shared with third parties under controlled circumstances.
Data Collection
Collects a moderate amount of personal data, including some sensitive data.
Applications in this category gather a moderate amount of personal information, such as contact details and device identifiers. The data is used for personalized services and targeted advertising but is protected by robust security measures. Users are informed about data practices, and consent is obtained for data collection.
Encryption
Industry-standard practices for data protection.
User Control
Users have some ability to control how their data is used but might find settings difficult to navigate.
Low Impact
Ratings:
2-3
Third Party Sharing
Data shared with third parties is minimal and strictly regulated.
Data Collection
Collects some non-essential data but limits the amount and type.
Applications with low privacy impact collect limited personal information, primarily for improving user experience. This includes basic profile data and non-identifiable usage patterns. Data is securely stored and only shared with trusted third parties under stringent privacy agreements.
Encryption
Data is generally well-protected.
User Control
Users can easily manage privacy settings and access their data.
Minimal Impact
Ratings:
0-1
Third Party Sharing
Data is not shared with any third parties.
Data Collection
Only essential data (e.g., account setup information) is collected.
Applications in this category collect minimal personal data, limited to non-sensitive information such as anonymous usage statistics. They adhere to strict privacy policies and employ strong encryption to ensure data security. User identity remains protected, and data collection practices are transparent and consent-based.