Secondly. Atom download page (https://atom.io/) contains text (well, someone may not even notice it, that's another issue):
> By downloading, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
It says:
> Auto-Update Services
> The Software may include an auto-update service ("Service"). If you choose to use the Service or you download Software that automatically enables the Service, GitHub will automatically update the Software when a new version is available
Moreover:
> Privacy
> The Software may collect personal information. You may control what information the Software collects in the settings panel. If the Software does collect personal information on GitHub's behalf, GitHub will process that information in accordance with the GitHub Privacy Statement.
Secondly. Atom download page (https://atom.io/) contains text (well, someone may not even notice it, that's another issue):
> By downloading, you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
It says:
> Auto-Update Services > The Software may include an auto-update service ("Service"). If you choose to use the Service or you download Software that automatically enables the Service, GitHub will automatically update the Software when a new version is available
Moreover:
> Privacy > The Software may collect personal information. You may control what information the Software collects in the settings panel. If the Software does collect personal information on GitHub's behalf, GitHub will process that information in accordance with the GitHub Privacy Statement.
People don't read the TOS and complain.