i may just be getting cynical, but why does it seem like the vast majority of these "new ethical internet services that respect your privacy" are just
"we don't make money from ads or your data like those other chumps! we're also freeeeee!"
me: ok cool, so how do you financially keep afloat?
"we don't sell ads or data :) we respect you :) but free!"
me: okay... but how y'all gettin' paid? how is this service offered for free?
"we respect you! :) free!"
me: ....k
especially if the entire pitch is critiquing how GREEDY BIG DATA IS PROFITING FROM YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, but they're different because uh... totes trust 'em you guise
"how do you keep the lights on then if you don't do that?" remaining steadfastly It's A Secret :) in contrast is just uh.... well, scummy-sounding
like are these "we don't sell your data!" promises just elaborate honeypots or what lmfao. at least with google i get to be one drop in a deluge, so no thanks
@wigglytuffitout (for clarity, the emphasis in that first sentence is on the word "sounding")
@InspectorCaracal i totally get you lol. honestly i think at this point it's as good as lying by omission.
i'm also not impressed by the answer i got from challenging the latest bit of bs drifting by of "well here's our github if you have any worries!"
there's something FANTASTICALLY peak techbro about assuming your audience can read your code, and by reading your code, all questions about your morals will be answered, and the code is the Only Thing Needed 
@wigglytuffitout I honestly think it is not just scummy-sounding. The only reason to hide that information in that context is if you're lying by omission