What I have noticed about bitchat that seems suspicious. When I use a vpn set to foreign countries, even if I turn off my cellular service it still picks up my actual location. So I thought maybe it...
You might have a DNS leak. Have you tested?Bitchat needs location, network, and Bluetooth permissions. It also uses geohashing. It is possible to do other tests. It also uses precise location, WiFi scanning etc. That doesn't mean it collects data and sends it home.
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