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> We offer customers a choice around these practices If you’re so customer-first, and make it so easy to opt out, just make it opt-in instead. Oh wait, you’re

• hu3 2y ago
  Sadly, even Firefox is using opt-out these days. I feel we're going downhill with regards to privacy. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40355982 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40355982 > What Firefox’s search data collection means for you > We understand that any new data collection might spark some questions. Simply put, this new method only categorizes the websites that show up in your searches — not the specifics of what you’re personally looking up. > Sensitive topics, like searching for particular health care services, are categorized only under broad terms like health or society. Your search activities are handled with the same level of confidentiality as all other data regardless of any local laws surrounding certain health services. > Remember, you can always opt out of sending any technical or usage data to Firefox. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to adjust your settings. We also don’t collect category data when you use Private Browsing mode on Firefox. > As far as user experience goes, you won’t see any visible changes in your browsing. Our new approach to data will just enable us to better refine our product features and offerings in ways that matter to you.
  • budududuroiu 2y ago
    Yeah these statements are always so benevolent, with the patronising undertone of “this is for your own good, for a better experience”. SMH