# Security & Privacy Scorecard

## Ashampoo Mobile

## What This Means for You

Data stays largely private, with minimal tracking and no third-party data sharing detected. Crash reports and support interactions are handled by Sentry and Zendesk. Users retain strong control over their personal information.

## Recommendation: Trustworthy

**Best For:** Managing Ashampoo software across devices

## Key Findings

**Data Security** - 7 findings (2 high, 2 medium, 1 low, 2 info)

**Network Security** - 0 findings

**Code Safety** - 0 findings

**Privacy** - 2 findings (1 medium, 1 info)

## Privacy Concerns

### What Data is Collected

The app collects minimal personal data. Crash reports are sent to Sentry to help improve app stability, and support interactions may be logged through Zendesk. A consent management layer powered by Usercentrics gives users transparency into what data practices are in use.

### Third-Party Data Sharing

Personal data is not passed to advertising networks or data brokers. Firebase Cloud Messaging is used to deliver push notifications to users' devices. Google Play Services provides standard platform functions.

## Understanding the Scores

- **Security:** 79/100
- **Privacy:** 95/100
- **Data Security:** 78/100
- **Network Security:** 100/100
- **Code Safety:** 95/100
- **Data Collection:** 98/100
- **Data Sharing:** 100/100
- **User Control:** 98/100

## Positive Security Features

- All network communications use secure connections.
- The app does not connect to advertising networks or behavioral profiling services.
- Data is not shared with third parties for commercial or advertising purposes.
- A consent management system (Usercentrics) is present, giving users visibility and control over data practices.

## Areas for Improvement

- Some data stored on the device could benefit from stronger protection in case the device is lost or accessed by someone else.
- Crash reports are automatically sent to a third-party service, which involves sharing some device and app state information outside the app.
- A small number of privacy-related practices could be made more transparent to give users clearer insight into what information is collected.

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## About This Analysis

This scorecard is based on automated static analysis of the app's code and configuration. Scores reflect observed behaviors, not marketing claims.

### App Details

- **App:** Ashampoo Mobile
- **Package:** com.ashampoo.connect
- **Version:** 2.0.4 (Build 126)
- **Scan Date:** 2026-03-05