Crap happens, sometimes it’s especially true on computers. Anyone who has accidentally deleted an important file can try to restore it with rescue programs. Recuva has been a good option for this for many years. First update for almost 6 years now, but it doesn’t bring any new rescue functions. The manufacturer collects even more usage data.
Some software updates every few days, but recovery tools don’t require it. if you see them relevant equipment Um, the aging Recuva is the most popular data recovery download. Although now there is an update Version 1.53.2065, But those who are waiting for new functions or bug fixes will be disappointed.
release notes List only changes that collect even more usage data. We didn’t find any specifics on the program, any questions, or even an off switch in the new Recuva version. Many users may not like it.
Recuva collects usage data
The manufacturer Piriform does not at least make a secret of data collection. even in one blog post Two innovations are highlighted for the new Recuva version:
- Feature Recuva tracks which functions are used particularly frequently and which users ignore.
- Inactivity: A ping checks every six hours to see if users are still actively using Recuva.
Pirifoam states that this is purely statistical data with no personal information. According to the manufacturer, the entire file processing happens locally and is not transmitted. then there is another reference to usage notice,
Here you have to scroll down a bit to find information about Recuva. Recuva transmits IP address, device ID, operating system version, location, installation date and hardware information. In addition, you approve the data to improve the product and business. They are stored for two years.
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The collection of so-called telemetry data is not new, many users do not like it, but from the point of view of the developer you can understand it. During installation, Recuva provides links to the Privacy Policy and License Agreement, but there is no explicit declaration of consent.
Even those who click through the program will find no way to opt out of data collection. There is a “Privacy” tab in the settings. However, it only provides a link to the Privacy Policy and no setting option.
so the manufacturer says
When asked by CHIP, Avast announced that a communication regarding opting-out of data collection would be delivered shortly. In fact, there’s been some hustle and bustle around Recuva for almost a year now, and now one would like to find out whether the revised version 2.0 is worthwhile.
But for that you need usage data, because you know very little about users’ preferences. However, only anonymous clicks are evaluated. The IP address is not saved, but converted to a city code, to differentiate users from Munich and London, for example.
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