I appreciate your reply!
Are you referring to Okular being available from the Microsoft Online App Store? Or are you referring to Danger zone??
I’m not sure what danger zone is, so probably the first 
In other words, I can’t use Okular because I simply don’t have the Microsoft Store or Windows Store, or however it’s called, it’s gone 
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Oh no not specifically more private, I just discovered that one and felt like sharing haha. 
But it could probably be farewall’ed like most software. 
I appreciate your reply.
Dangerzone seems to have a huge following.
This is dangerzone:
Is there a security or privacy reason you don’t use the Microsoft Store? Okular themselves recommend the Microsoft Store: Download - Okular
Privacy. It’s more data points for Microsoft. Also, don’t you need a Microsoft account to use the Windows Store?
Edit: I just checked and you do for most actions.
The Microsoft Store collects app‑install statistics, i.e.: every time you download, update, or launch a Store app, the client sends identifiers (device ID, Windows version, user SID) back to Microsoft. This creates a behavioural profile linking the apps you use to a unique device fingerprint.
I’m not sure if you can disable it, but I assume there are reports crash logs & diagnostics like if a Store app crashes, detailed logs (stack traces, memory dumps) may be uploaded automatically. Crash data can contain snippets of files you were working on, URLs you visited, or fragments of personal documents.
It also tracks “recommended” content. The Store tailors suggestions based on your install history and browsing within the Store. Recommendation engines rely on profiling, which can be combined with other Microsoft services (e.g., Edge, Outlook) to build a broader picture of your interests.
Even when you’re not actively using a Store app, these processes ping Microsoft’s servers, transmitting a small amount of telemetry (device health, network status, installed‑app list).
There’s probably more, but that should be ample reasons.
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Just another example here: UniGetUI - #12 by mkvd
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This is seriously bad. It’s crazy that you can’t turn it off, and there’s no way to reset the ID or the data associated with it. The app store identifies your machine based on its hardware; even after wiping, it will recognize the device and list previously installed apps. I guess you should be aware if you plan to sell or give away your device one day.
I personally completely remove the Store. Nothing shared then. 
I appreciate your reply!
Do you think it’s worth removing Okular simply because I downloaded it from the Microsoft Store?
If you want to remove as much telemetry as possible, then yes, you should remove the Microsoft Store.
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I appreciate your reply!
However, the official Okular developers themselves recommend using the Microsoft Store to install the Okular App.
Do you think I’d be better off uninstalling Okular completely just because it came from the Microsoft Store?
I wouldn’t uninstall Okular just because it came from the Store. If you’re concerned about the Store’s telemetry, you could reinstall Okular from the official KDE website or another trusted source, then remove the Store. But the Store being involved in the installation doesn’t inherently compromise Okular’s privacy characteristics.
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No, but if you installed it from the Microsoft Store and remove the MS Store afterwards, you won’t be receiving updates which is a problem.
If you install from another source, then you’re fine.