Color by Number Security & Privacy Scorecard
Android
Activity data is collected and shared with outside parties. Users have limited control over what is gathered or where it goes, and in-app behavior may be sent to external services beyond what is needed to run the app.
Best for
Casual coloring and drawing at home
Findings
- 0 critical
- 2 high
- 2 medium
- 1 low
- 1 info
6 issues identified across security and privacy analysis.
Top security issues
- Communication Security: Allows Unencrypted HTTP Connections
- Data Storage: Not Encrypted Beyond Android Baseline
- In-App Advertising: Potential Security Risks from Web Rendering
Top privacy issues
- Extensive Third-Party Data Sharing: 20+ Companies
- Automatic Tracking on App Launch
- Device Identifiers Shared for Advertising
Full analysis
Color by Number
App: Color by Number
Package: color.paint.by.number.pgmaker
Version: 1.2.12 (Build 35)
Scan Date: 2025-11-20
| Score | |
|---|---|
| Security | 48/100 |
| Privacy | 35/100 |
What This Means for You
Data handling has notable gaps: network connections lack strong protections, meaning user activity data may not be fully protected in transit. Data collected has limited controls available to users, and the app scored poorly on data sharing practices. Keep sensitive personal information out of this app.
Recommendation: Use With Caution
Best For: Casual colorers who want a simple art activity
Key Findings
Data Security - 0 findings
Network Security - 0 findings
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 0 findings
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
The app's data collection practices scored 30/100, indicating that information about the user or their device is gathered beyond what a basic art activity requires. Usage patterns and device information may be tracked.
Third-Party Data Sharing
No third-party data sharing services were identified.
Understanding the Scores
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 48/100 |
| Privacy | 35/100 |
| Data Security | 40/100 |
| Network Security | 35/100 |
| Code Safety | 60/100 |
| Data Collection | 30/100 |
| Data Sharing | 25/100 |
| User Control | 45/100 |
Positive Security Features
- No notable positive security practices were identified for this app.
Areas for Improvement
- Network connections should use stronger protections to keep user activity data better protected while using the app.
- The app collects more data than a simple art activity requires. Limiting what is gathered would better respect user privacy.
- Options to review, limit, or remove data are minimal. Greater control over personal information would put more decision-making in users' hands.
About This Analysis
This scorecard reflects automated analysis of the app's code and behavior patterns. Scores represent security and privacy practices observed at the time of the scan.
App Details
- App Name: Color by Number
- Package ID: color.paint.by.number.pgmaker
- Version: 1.2.12 (Build 35)
- Scan Date: 2025-11-20
- Total Findings: 6 (2 High, 2 Medium, 1 Low, 1 Informational)
Versions & scan history
| Scan | Date | Overall score |
|---|---|---|
| #1 (current) | 48/100 |