From d9d05bf6bac3a41feb5a673e5b677379669b2832 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: alltheseas <64376233+alltheseas@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 10:35:54 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Added Privacy on Relays to Readme.MD Added a small section on user privacy implications on Amethyst & relays use. --- README.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 233343f0d..ec11feafd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -121,6 +121,11 @@ openssl base64 < | tr -d '\n' | tee some_signing_key.j 7. Add your CHANGE LOG to the description of the new release 8. Download the `aab` file and upload it to the` PlayStore. +# Privacy on Relays +Your internet protocol (IP) address is exposed to the relays you connect to. If you want to improve your privacy, consider utilizing a service that masks your IP address (e.g. a VPN) from trackers online. + +The relay also learns which public keys you are requesting, meaning your public key will be tied to your IP address. + # Contributing [Issues](https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/issues) and [pull requests](https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/pulls) are very welcome. From f39c84d6a4ab46aafd1e277cac821545194c50ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: alltheseas <64376233+alltheseas@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 12:06:52 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update README.md added additional information on relays & privacy --- README.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ec11feafd..11bd50f65 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -121,11 +121,13 @@ openssl base64 < | tr -d '\n' | tee some_signing_key.j 7. Add your CHANGE LOG to the description of the new release 8. Download the `aab` file and upload it to the` PlayStore. -# Privacy on Relays +# Privacy on Relays & nostr Your internet protocol (IP) address is exposed to the relays you connect to. If you want to improve your privacy, consider utilizing a service that masks your IP address (e.g. a VPN) from trackers online. The relay also learns which public keys you are requesting, meaning your public key will be tied to your IP address. +Relays have all your data in raw text. They know your IP, your name, your location (guessed from IP), your pub key, all your contacts, and other relays, and can read every action you do (post, like, boost, quote, report, etc) with the exception of Private Zaps and Private DMs. + # Contributing [Issues](https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/issues) and [pull requests](https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/pulls) are very welcome. From 4a8ec97f2fbb503cbca7ddf8bc6b61a544bfb725 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: alltheseas <64376233+alltheseas@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2023 13:59:23 -0600 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update README.md Added section on information visibility, information permanence, and DM privacy. --- README.md | 11 +++++++++++ 1 file changed, 11 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 11bd50f65..4972b988b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -128,6 +128,17 @@ The relay also learns which public keys you are requesting, meaning your public Relays have all your data in raw text. They know your IP, your name, your location (guessed from IP), your pub key, all your contacts, and other relays, and can read every action you do (post, like, boost, quote, report, etc) with the exception of Private Zaps and Private DMs. +# DM Privacy # +While the content of direct messages (DMs) is only visible to you, and your DM nostr counterparty, everyone can see that and when you and your counterparty are DM-ing each other. + +# Visibility & Permanence of Your Content on nostr +## Information Visibility ## +Content that you share can be shared to other relays. +Information that you share is publicly visible to anyone reading from relays that have your information. Your information may also be visible to nostr users who do not share relays with you. + +## Information Permanence ## +Information shared on nostr should be assumed permanent for privacy purposes. There is no way to guarantee deleting or editing any content once posted. + # Contributing [Issues](https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/issues) and [pull requests](https://github.com/vitorpamplona/amethyst/pulls) are very welcome.