diff --git a/_posts/2025-05-anonymous-usage-reporting.md b/_posts/2025-05-anonymous-usage-reporting.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..10c359b2 --- /dev/null +++ b/_posts/2025-05-anonymous-usage-reporting.md @@ -0,0 +1,43 @@ +--- +title: "Please help us improve the security of Delta Chat by sending anonymous usage statistics" +author: Hocuri +# image: ../assets/blog/2025-03-edit-msg.jpeg +--- + +We would like to improve Delta Chat with your help. +This is why the newest version of Delta Chat for Android asks whether you want +to send us anonymous usage statistics. + +You can enable this with the following steps: + +**"Settings -> Advanced → Send statistics to Delta Chat’s developers"** + +When you turn it on, a file with statistics will be sent to a bot once a week. +If you're curious, you can open that chat and inspect what was sent. +Everything is fully transparent; +you can see exactly which data was sent, and when. + + +## How will this data be used? + +We are interested in numbers like: + +- How many contacts are introduced by personally scanning a QR code +- Which versions of Delta Chat are being used +- How many messages are unencrypted + +We're taking care to collect the least amount of data possible. +Most importantly, no personally identifiable information is shared, +only statistics about your usage of Delta Chat +and whether Delta Chat is properly working. + + +## Why this matters + +By enabling this setting, you’re helping us identify +real-world usability, security, +and [usable security](https://cispa.de/en/research/empiricial-and-behavioral-security/usable-security) issues. +This allows us to prioritize improvements that actually matter to you and other users. +If you have any questions, feel free to email us at delta@merlinux.eu or ask our forum. + +Thanks again for supporting Delta Chat! \ No newline at end of file