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by yole 1057 days ago
Could you please clarify which exactly part of the data privacy policy led you to believe that there are no restrictions on how the code will be used?
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nightski 1057 days ago
"Neither the user nor JetBrains has control over this third-party data processing."
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justinclift 1057 days ago
Perhaps the screenshot of the yes/no dialog?

https://devclass.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Screenshot-2...

There don't seem to be any restrictions mentioned in that.

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yole 1057 days ago
1) There's a "No" button in this dialog. It allows you to opt out from detailed data sharing, and you can still use the plugin. 2) In the next plugin update, we'll make it so that the detailed data sharing prompt is shown only in EAP builds of the IDE, and detailed data sharing is never enabled in release builds.
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justinclift 1057 days ago
> ... allows you to opt out from detailed data sharing, and you can still use the plugin.

That information isn't in the dialog. If you want people to know that, it should probably be included. :)

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itchynosedev 1057 days ago
Disclaimer: I don't have a horse in this race, and don't use Jetbrains products.

I read the dialog, and the contents is extremely clear - I can send the non-anonymized data to help improve the product, or not. It doesn't say this is a required action to use the plugin. Less is more. I prefer less text with the clear prompt to consent or not. I don't think this needs a fine print of pages long terms and conditions.

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