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Many third parties are involved in operating the service


Service: AlternativeTo
Status: APPROVED
Case: Many third parties are involved in operating the service
Changes: 6
Source: link
Author: Clippy Lv. 23 Curator


The Privacy Policy states: "Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services: Advertising This type of service allows User Data to be utilized for advertising communication purposes displayed in the form of banners and other advertisements on AlternativeTo.net, possibly based on User interests. This does not mean that all Personal Data are used for this purpose. Information and conditions of use are shown below. Some of the services listed below may use Cookies to identify Users or they may use the behavioral retargeting technique, i.e. displaying ads tailored to the User’s interests and behavior, including those detected outside AlternativeTo.net. For more information, please check the privacy policies of the relevant services. In addition to any opt-out offered by any of the services below, the User may opt out of a third-party service's use of cookies for certain advertising features by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Users may also opt-out of certain advertising features through applicable device settings, such as the device advertising settings for mobile phones or ads settings in general. Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited) Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited. This service uses the “DoubleClick” Cookie, which tracks use of AlternativeTo.net and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered. Users may decide to disable all the DoubleClick Cookies by going to: Google Ad Settings. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out. Google Ad Manager (Google Ireland Limited) Google Ad Manager is an advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited that allows the Owner to run advertising campaigns in conjunction with external advertising networks that the Owner, unless otherwise specified in this document, has no direct relationship with. In order to opt out from being tracked by various advertising networks, Users may make use of Youronlinechoices. In order to understand Google's use of data, consult Google's partner policy. This service uses the “DoubleClick” Cookie, which tracks use of AlternativeTo.net and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered. Users may decide to disable all the DoubleClick Cookies by going to: Google Ad Settings. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Analytics The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior. Google Analytics with anonymized IP (Google Ireland Limited) Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of AlternativeTo.net, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address. It works by shortening Users' IP addresses within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the complete IP address be sent to a Google server and shortened within the US. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out. Hosting and backend infrastructure This type of service has the purpose of hosting Data and files that enable AlternativeTo.net to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of AlternativeTo.net. Some services among those listed below, if any, may work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored. Algolia (Algolia SAS) Algolia is a hosting and backend service provided by Algolia SAS. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: France – Privacy Policy. Microsoft Azure (Microsoft Corporation) Microsoft Azure is a hosting service provided by Microsoft Corporation. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Infrastructure monitoring This type of service allows AlternativeTo.net to monitor the use and behavior of its components so its performance, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting can be improved. Which Personal Data are processed depends on the characteristics and mode of implementation of these services, whose function is to filter the activities of AlternativeTo.net. Sentry (Functional Software, Inc. ) Sentry is a monitoring service provided by Functional Software, Inc. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. TrackJS TrackJS is a monitoring service provided by TrackJS LLC. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Registration and authentication By registering or authenticating, Users allow AlternativeTo.net to identify them and give them access to dedicated services. Depending on what is described below, third parties may provide registration and authentication services. In this case, AlternativeTo.net will be able to access some Data, stored by these third-party services, for registration or identification purposes. Auth0 (Auth0, Inc) Auth0 is a registration and authentication service provided by Auth0, Inc. To simplify the registration and authentication process, Auth0 can make use of third-party identity providers and save the information on its platform. Personal Data processed: Cookies; email address; first name; last name; password; picture; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. SPAM protection This type of service analyzes the traffic of AlternativeTo.net, potentially containing Users' Personal Data, with the purpose of filtering it from parts of traffic, messages and content that are recognized as SPAM.\ hCaptcha We use the hCaptcha anti-bot service (hereinafter "hCaptcha") on our website. This service is provided by Intuition Machines, Inc., a Delaware US Corporation ("IMI"). hCaptcha is used to check whether the data entered on our website (such as on a login page or contact form) has been entered by a human or by an automated program. To do this, hCaptcha analyzes the behavior of the website or mobile app visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis starts automatically as soon as the website or mobile app visitor enters a part of the website or app with hCaptcha enabled. For the analysis, hCaptcha evaluates various information (e.g. IP address, how long the visitor has been on the website or app, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis will be forwarded to IMI. hCaptcha analysis in the "invisible mode" may take place completely in the background. Website or app visitors are not advised that such an analysis is taking place if the user is not shown a challenge. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (DSGVO): the website or mobile app operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its site from abusive automated crawling and spam. IMI acts as a "data processor" acting on behalf of its customers as defined under the GDPR, and a "service provider" for the purposes of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about hCaptcha and IMI's privacy policy and terms of use, please visit the following links: https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy and https://www.hcaptcha.com/terms. Tag Management This type of service helps the Owner to manage the tags or scripts needed on AlternativeTo.net in a centralized fashion. This results in the Users' Data flowing through these services, potentially resulting in the retention of this Data. Google Tag Manager (Google Ireland Limited) Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Personal Data processed: Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Traffic optimization and distribution This type of service allows AlternativeTo.net to distribute their content using servers located across different countries and to optimize their performance. Which Personal Data are processed depends on the characteristics and the way these services are implemented. Their function is to filter communications between AlternativeTo.net and the User's browser. Considering the widespread distribution of this system, it is difficult to determine the locations to which the contents that may contain Personal Information of the User are transferred. Cloudflare (Cloudflare Inc.) Cloudflare is a traffic optimization and distribution service provided by Cloudflare Inc. The way Cloudflare is integrated means that it filters all the traffic through AlternativeTo.net, i.e., communication between AlternativeTo.net and the User's browser, while also allowing analytical data from AlternativeTo.net to be collected. Personal Data processed: Cookies; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy."


Comments:
On 2026-07-03 21:00:45 UTC, Dr_Jeff Lv. 97 Staff wrote:

changes-requested: This is not descriptive enough.

On 2026-07-05 01:15:23 UTC, Clippy Lv. 23 Curator wrote:

How do I make it more descriptive, do I make a longer quote?

On 2026-07-16 10:47:18 UTC, Dr_Jeff Lv. 97 Staff wrote:

changes-requested: Yes please, or at least justify why "many third parties" are involved.

On 2026-07-16 15:48:59 UTC, Clippy Lv. 23 Curator wrote:

How do I make it more descriptive, do I make a longer quote?

On 2026-07-17 14:54:05 UTC, Dr_Jeff Lv. 97 Staff wrote:

APPROVED
No comment given



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Version 6: 2026-07-17 14:54:05 UTC by Dr_Jeff 20149 Lv. 97 Curator
Analysis updated

Previous Status: PENDING

Updated Status: APPROVED

Version 5: 2026-07-16 15:48:59 UTC by Clippy 42067 Lv. 23 Curator
Analysis updated

Previous Analysis: The Privacy Policy states: "Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:"

Updated Analysis: The Privacy Policy states: "Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services: Advertising This type of service allows User Data to be utilized for advertising communication purposes displayed in the form of banners and other advertisements on AlternativeTo.net, possibly based on User interests. This does not mean that all Personal Data are used for this purpose. Information and conditions of use are shown below. Some of the services listed below may use Cookies to identify Users or they may use the behavioral retargeting technique, i.e. displaying ads tailored to the User’s interests and behavior, including those detected outside AlternativeTo.net. For more information, please check the privacy policies of the relevant services. In addition to any opt-out offered by any of the services below, the User may opt out of a third-party service's use of cookies for certain advertising features by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Users may also opt-out of certain advertising features through applicable device settings, such as the device advertising settings for mobile phones or ads settings in general. Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited) Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited. This service uses the “DoubleClick” Cookie, which tracks use of AlternativeTo.net and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered. Users may decide to disable all the DoubleClick Cookies by going to: Google Ad Settings. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out. Google Ad Manager (Google Ireland Limited) Google Ad Manager is an advertising service provided by Google Ireland Limited that allows the Owner to run advertising campaigns in conjunction with external advertising networks that the Owner, unless otherwise specified in this document, has no direct relationship with. In order to opt out from being tracked by various advertising networks, Users may make use of Youronlinechoices. In order to understand Google's use of data, consult Google's partner policy. This service uses the “DoubleClick” Cookie, which tracks use of AlternativeTo.net and User behavior concerning ads, products and services offered. Users may decide to disable all the DoubleClick Cookies by going to: Google Ad Settings. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Analytics The services contained in this section enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic and can be used to keep track of User behavior. Google Analytics with anonymized IP (Google Ireland Limited) Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”). Google utilizes the Data collected to track and examine the use of AlternativeTo.net, to prepare reports on its activities and share them with other Google services. Google may use the Data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network. This integration of Google Analytics anonymizes your IP address. It works by shortening Users' IP addresses within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states to the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the complete IP address be sent to a Google server and shortened within the US. Personal Data processed: Cookies; Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out. Hosting and backend infrastructure This type of service has the purpose of hosting Data and files that enable AlternativeTo.net to run and be distributed as well as to provide a ready-made infrastructure to run specific features or parts of AlternativeTo.net. Some services among those listed below, if any, may work through geographically distributed servers, making it difficult to determine the actual location where the Personal Data are stored. Algolia (Algolia SAS) Algolia is a hosting and backend service provided by Algolia SAS. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: France – Privacy Policy. Microsoft Azure (Microsoft Corporation) Microsoft Azure is a hosting service provided by Microsoft Corporation. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Infrastructure monitoring This type of service allows AlternativeTo.net to monitor the use and behavior of its components so its performance, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting can be improved. Which Personal Data are processed depends on the characteristics and mode of implementation of these services, whose function is to filter the activities of AlternativeTo.net. Sentry (Functional Software, Inc. ) Sentry is a monitoring service provided by Functional Software, Inc. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. TrackJS TrackJS is a monitoring service provided by TrackJS LLC. Personal Data processed: various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. Registration and authentication By registering or authenticating, Users allow AlternativeTo.net to identify them and give them access to dedicated services. Depending on what is described below, third parties may provide registration and authentication services. In this case, AlternativeTo.net will be able to access some Data, stored by these third-party services, for registration or identification purposes. Auth0 (Auth0, Inc) Auth0 is a registration and authentication service provided by Auth0, Inc. To simplify the registration and authentication process, Auth0 can make use of third-party identity providers and save the information on its platform. Personal Data processed: Cookies; email address; first name; last name; password; picture; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy. SPAM protection This type of service analyzes the traffic of AlternativeTo.net, potentially containing Users' Personal Data, with the purpose of filtering it from parts of traffic, messages and content that are recognized as SPAM.\ hCaptcha We use the hCaptcha anti-bot service (hereinafter "hCaptcha") on our website. This service is provided by Intuition Machines, Inc., a Delaware US Corporation ("IMI"). hCaptcha is used to check whether the data entered on our website (such as on a login page or contact form) has been entered by a human or by an automated program. To do this, hCaptcha analyzes the behavior of the website or mobile app visitor based on various characteristics. This analysis starts automatically as soon as the website or mobile app visitor enters a part of the website or app with hCaptcha enabled. For the analysis, hCaptcha evaluates various information (e.g. IP address, how long the visitor has been on the website or app, or mouse movements made by the user). The data collected during the analysis will be forwarded to IMI. hCaptcha analysis in the "invisible mode" may take place completely in the background. Website or app visitors are not advised that such an analysis is taking place if the user is not shown a challenge. Data processing is based on Art. 6(1)(f) of the GDPR (DSGVO): the website or mobile app operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its site from abusive automated crawling and spam. IMI acts as a "data processor" acting on behalf of its customers as defined under the GDPR, and a "service provider" for the purposes of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about hCaptcha and IMI's privacy policy and terms of use, please visit the following links: https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy and https://www.hcaptcha.com/terms. Tag Management This type of service helps the Owner to manage the tags or scripts needed on AlternativeTo.net in a centralized fashion. This results in the Users' Data flowing through these services, potentially resulting in the retention of this Data. Google Tag Manager (Google Ireland Limited) Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Personal Data processed: Usage Data. Place of processing: Ireland – Privacy Policy. Traffic optimization and distribution This type of service allows AlternativeTo.net to distribute their content using servers located across different countries and to optimize their performance. Which Personal Data are processed depends on the characteristics and the way these services are implemented. Their function is to filter communications between AlternativeTo.net and the User's browser. Considering the widespread distribution of this system, it is difficult to determine the locations to which the contents that may contain Personal Information of the User are transferred. Cloudflare (Cloudflare Inc.) Cloudflare is a traffic optimization and distribution service provided by Cloudflare Inc. The way Cloudflare is integrated means that it filters all the traffic through AlternativeTo.net, i.e., communication between AlternativeTo.net and the User's browser, while also allowing analytical data from AlternativeTo.net to be collected. Personal Data processed: Cookies; various types of Data as specified in the privacy policy of the service. Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy."

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Version 4: 2026-07-16 10:47:18 UTC by Dr_Jeff 20149 Lv. 97 Curator
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Version 3: 2026-07-05 01:15:23 UTC by Clippy 42067 Lv. 23 Curator
Analysis updated

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Version 2: 2026-07-03 21:00:45 UTC by Dr_Jeff 20149 Lv. 97 Curator
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Version 1: 2026-07-02 20:30:45 UTC by Clippy 42067 Lv. 23 Curator
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Title: Many third parties are involved in operating the service

Analysis: The Privacy Policy states: "Personal Data is collected for the following purposes and using the following services:"

Status: PENDING