v1.14.7 - Important update on collection of usage data and analytics

Hello Dear podStation user!

If you are reading this, you most likely have updated podStation to version 1.14.7 or above.

From now on, when there are important updates regarding podStation, it will open a blog post with the news.

This update is important because in a near future we will add google analytics to podStation, and start collecting anonymous usage data.

This data concerns only the usage of podStation.
We will not collect personal data, or anything related to the pages you visit!

For more detailed information, please read the blog post Anonymous usage data and analytics.

As we value your privacy, we understand this may make you feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, we are giving you the opportunity to disable this feature, even before it is actually implemented.

How do I disable the collection of anonymous usage data?

In case you want to disable the collection of anonymous usage data, go to the Options section, uncheck the box Send anonymous usage data and press the Save button.

Anonymous usage data and analytics

What?

To better understand how users interact with podStation, I will introduce google analytics to podStation.

What this means is that the podStation will collect anonymous data like which sections of the software are viewed (last episodes, episodes in progress, options, etc...) and counters on certain events (played, paused, speed changed, etc...).

Why?

Because as I have limited time to dedicate to podStation's development, I need to know how the software is being used to optimize my efforts in enhancing the software.

This way I can know which features are more used and require more attention, and also it helps me prioritize feature requests.

Q&A

1. Q: Can it be disabled?
   A: Sure, you can disable it in the Options section by unchecking the box Send anonymous usage data and then clicking the Save button
2. Q: Does it collect personal data or information regarding the pages I visit?
   A: Absolutely NOT! I value the privacy of  podStation's users very much.