I made a Pull Request to add Grayjay.
Regarding the open-source question, I would say it’s not open-source. FUTO could also have used the CC-BY-NC 4.0 (Creative
Commons by Non-Commercial).
We should remember that Grayjay is a paid product*, and I see this as the reason why @louis_rossmann doesn’t want it under an open license. Because then anyone could fork it and make it free.
But as far as Privacy Guides is concerned, being able to build from source and check the source code, as well as forking it for personal use (to remove parts one doesn’t like) – is all that matters.
In the future, it might be worth defining what PG defines as open-source. The Standard Notes license issue is a great starting point.
About Grayjay in itself, I see just one issue : telemetry. Grayjay’s privacy policy states that :
- Information We Collect
[…]
• Telemetry Packet: Upon starting the app, Grayjay sends a telemetry packet which contains the following:
- Version of the app you’re using and the OS SDK version
- A randomly generated unique identifier (this does not link back to your identity or specific device)
- Model and make of your phone
- Use of Your Information
• Improving Grayjay: The telemetry packet helps us understand our user base, which devices are most commonly used, and ensures that we optimize our app for those devices. The random identifier helps us determine unique app launches without identifying individual users.
This telemetry can’t be disabled. I personally don’t see it as a big issue, but I know it is for some people, as reflected by the advise to disable daily ping in browsers.
*There is no restriction if you don’t pay, but it is still a paid product