Hello! So I just downloaded Kontalk from F-droid (t.y!), registered and all. However, I’m quite uneasy about letting this app access my contact list, as I’m not sure if this list will or will not be uploaded to any server along the way.
I tried searching on the net and did not find any information about this topic.
Given very little info on the website, here’s a simple question: will my contact list be uploaded to Kontalk servers if I use Kontalk and give it the right permissions?
Also, why not let the user type in Kontalk ID, when the user does not want to give access to the contract list?
Thanks and I’m looking forward to converting half of my family and friends to this messenger!
Awesome, thank you for the clarification. Also, function of entering the kontalk ID manually would be a definite step up in privacy protection and overall security. The reasons are obvious.
A side note: I noticed a topic about what’s holding back kontalk. IMO (subjective) it’s the website, among other things.
Kontalk has many features and talking points, yet only three are listed on the main page. Battlesheet, comparison chart, clear privacy policy, about devs and mission statement, more sceenshots–would definitely make a difference. When I reached kontalk website for the first time, I got the impression that the project is defunct or abandoned.
