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Ask HN: Do I need consent to track usage data?

1 points by valine ↗ HN
I'm currently building an iOS app in my free time and I would like to collect some anonymous data such as which features are being used, how long the app is open for, etc. Ethics aside, do I need to inform the user of this?

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jeffmould
IANAL, but at minimum you should have a clear privacy policy that outlines what you do collect, why you collect it, and how you use it. You should also offer, to the best of your ability, a way for the user to opt-out if possible.