Sam 5d ago
Hey, what's anyone using as an #Android #dictionary? Free and without sharing location data etc. etc. Any #FOSS alternatives?
Show threaddonamasta5d ago
@Nead why would a dictionary need location data?
Show threadSam 5d ago

@donamasta Exactly. This is why I read through the 'data safety' section before downloading an app on GooglePlay Store.
Here is the breakdown for one of the most popular dictionaries 'Merriam-Webster'
https://play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=com.merriamwebster&hl=en_US

And hence my initial question.

Dictionary - Merriam-Webster - Apps on Google Play

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Show threadSam 5d ago
@donamasta There is another dictionary app that will share my 'sexual orientation' for the following reason...
Data types and purposes:
This section shows more information about the types of data that the developer shares with other companies and organizations, and some of the ways that your data can be used
Show threaddonamasta
@Nead I don't want to imagine how they will obtain that in the first place to share. 👀
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Show threadSam 5d ago
@donamasta Our minds are traveling a similar path, for sure.