Proof of Usefulness Report

PrivacyHawk

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+315
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

PrivacyHawk is a legitimate, verified data privacy business with significant real-world traction (Shark Tank Season 14 appearance, >500k downloads, estimated $2M+ revenue). However, the project submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and lacking specific data. The score reflects the high utility and proven market position of the actual product, heavily penalized by the 'Quality Factor' for the unreliable submission data. The final score places it in the 'Comparable Scale' tier (similar to the HackerNoon baseline), acknowledging its success while flagging the poor input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+70.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+53.1
Market Timing Relevance+47.5
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+330.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+315

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PrivacyHawk is an app that protects your personal data from scammers, fraud, and hackers by reducing your digital footprint. Try it free in the App Store.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline