I doubt they're doing it to be nefarious. It's probably used to see what their users want or how they're using the app to help find tune the experience. For example, if most users are searching for images, then maybe Primal implements an image feed.
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Thats fine, then they need to update this
That's a fair point. They may not collect data in the traditional sense, but this does seem to be the opposite of what they're advertising in the app store.
Even if it's non-mefarious telemetry, it should be optional and off by default.
I would agree there. Giving users a choice to opt out of these types of tracking would be optimal. Maybe we can ask them for this?
If they answer
And the fact that this was never mentioned to begin with seems like another red flag.
This is actually the norm in the tech startup space. I think their team is from miljan’s previous product they sold to microsoft. I doubt they care about user privacy or think about it (i mean i think thats clear)
I'm aware. And I agree with you on everything in regards to this matter. I was just hoping to never have to witness this kind of deceptive corporate behavior coming from a team who advertises their PLATFORM as one that doesn't collect data over a freedom protocol.
this is what ive said from the beginning.
Primal has a Silicon Valley douchebag “bro” culture problem.
The integrity of projects with this root culture always, ALWAYS, falls apart.
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They actually are not using the search data, and there is no reason for them to collect it that detailed considering the feature has been stable.
I am assuming good faith but it is becoming hard as they try to deflect any questions or blame.