Hi,
I've looked at Vivaldi for the first time today.
Firstly it's closed source. Now I don't look through the source of
every program I run, but it's good to know that others can, and help
to keep the provider honest.
Secondly, has anyone looked at the privacy policies (note plural) yet ?
One of the main ones seems to be that for search engines [1].
[[We collect]]
...
3. Social Networks. Your interactions on social networks through the
Software & Services;
[[We share]]
* We may share your information with certain third parties (including,
without limitation, search engines, content providers, and advertising
networks and platforms)
[[Do not track]]
...the Company does not currently respond or recognize DNT Feature signals.
Usage implies express consent to transfer data outside EU protection.
Now these are small snippets, out of context, and it may be a boiler
plate to cover the company against any eventuality, or it may be someone
who plans to fund themselves selling your profile to all and sundry.
Has anyone who really knows looked at this and voiced an opinion ?
[1] http://info.vivaldi.rocks/privacy-policy/
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