Cyanogen’s New Partnerships Raise Privacy Concerns

In a bid to take Android away from Google, Cyanogen has partnered up with other companies to replace some of the default apps and services found in Android, such as replacing the default email client on Android to that of Boxer. Now for those who agree with what Cyanogen is doing, here’s something to take note of.

It seems that despite Cyanogen’s best intentions, their partnership with Boxer might not necessarily be the best idea for users who value their privacy. This is according to Boxer’s Privacy Policy which reads, “The Boxer mobile software may record data from your phone or tablet, such as how frequently you use the app, what actions you take, performance data, the type of hardware and software you are operating, and others.”

However the company states that they do this simply to help improve the user experience. The company also states that while they will not share your personal information with third-parties, there are some instances in which they might, such as for external processing. “We provide personal information to our affiliates or other trusted businesses or persons to process it for us, based on our instructions and in compliance with our Privacy Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.”

Admittedly a lot of this sounds more sinister than it should, but like we said for those who are particularly concerned about their privacy, this should be taken into consideration. That being said, there are plenty of other email clients one can turn to if Boxer’s privacy policy is not to their liking.

Tyler Lee
Categories: Cellphones
Tags: Android, Apps, Cyanogen