CURSOR iOS APP FORCES PRIVACY SETTING CHANGES

A Cursor user discovered that installing the iOS app switched their account from Privacy Mode (Legacy)—which prevents code storage—to a new Privacy Mode with broader data collection terms. The legacy setting, which had been available for over a year, is now hidden under an "Extra options" menu. The replacement Privacy Mode includes language stating that "code may be stored for Background Agents or Other Features," creating ambiguity around data handling practices. The user, who had deliberately avoided enabling the new privacy mode, reported frustration at the automatic switch. The incident raises questions about Cursor's default configuration practices and whether users are adequately informed of privacy setting changes during app installation. Cursor has not yet publicly responded to the complaint. The issue highlights the importance of reviewing account settings after installing new applications, particularly those handling sensitive code data.