Perhaps spyware is the more accurate term. Even if it is clear in the app description that it is collecting data from users, I don't believe that the extent or

Perhaps spyware is the more accurate term. Even if it is clear in the app description that it is collecting data from users, I don't believe that the extent or consequences of such data collection would be considered or understood by the majority of its users. It's a spyware product, wrapped up as a VPN, relying upon lack of attention from users to succeed.