Tell HN: Installing Cursor on iOS irreversibly changes your privacy settings

🔒 Cursor iOS App Sparks Privacy Concerns

The Cursor iOS app has sparked controversy over its handling of user privacy settings, specifically changing users' settings to a less restrictive "Privacy Mode" without clear consent or transparency, and making the previous "Privacy Mode (Legacy)" setting disappear from menus. This irreversible change has raised concerns about user data protection and the app's compliance with privacy regulations.

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insdate: 2026-06-30 20:05:12
title: Tell HN: Installing Cursor on iOS irreversibly changes your privacy settings
additional: 🔒 Cursor iOS App Sparks Privacy Concerns

The Cursor iOS app has sparked controversy over its handling of user privacy settings, specifically changing users' settings to a less restrictive "Privacy Mode" without clear consent or transparency, and making the previous "Privacy Mode (Legacy)" setting disappear from menus. This irreversible change has raised concerns about user data protection and the app's compliance with privacy regulations.
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