Why I Refused to Collect User Data in My Desktop App

Short summary

The author explains their decision to build ATLOCK, a desktop security app, without collecting any user data—no accounts, no telemetry, no cloud sync. The philosophy is that a security app should earn trust by not needing a server, accepting limitations like no cross-device syncing in exchange for zero data collection. The post is more manifesto than technical guide.

• •ATLOCK is built local-first with no user accounts, telemetry, or cloud dependencies
• •Author argues every collected data point creates risk and attack surface
• •Trade-offs include no cloud backups, syncing, or remote dashboards

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