swistak84

That is on device/firmware level.

But one of your competitors was caught in the past recording and storing the audio during sessions. [Source: BBC]

What guarantees you give that your app does not do the same? Last time I checked it did require those permissions (recording audio & video, access to media).

Does data go through your servers or is it peer-to-peer?

Is it point-to-point encrypted?

If it goes through your servers do you store meta-data eg. who played with who at what time?

Isn't that data collection essential to their value proposition? How could an app like Bearable do what users want it to without storing sensitive personal info?

No. In most cases this data could be stored encrypted and only decrypted on the user's device.

It's exactly what you fear it is. Skin is opened and part of various bones on the face are removed to change the shape of the face.

, but that is still collecting and storing your sensitive personal info

Not if it doesn't leave the device.

Good for you and I mean it. If it's worth it for you then it's worth it.