I know people make trade offs, if that's what you're implying. Given that a lot of security software that isn't openly assumed to be spying on you is available

I know people make trade offs, if that's what you're implying. Given that a lot of security software that isn't openly assumed to be spying on you is available, I'm asking why people would choose this software. Maybe I'm missing something, if so, I apologize for being thick.