Cursor iOS App Installation Changes Account Privacy Settings

Overview

Installing the Cursor iOS app may irreversibly change a user's account privacy settings, specifically switching users from "Privacy Mode (Legacy)" to the current "Privacy Mode." This change occurs during the mobile app setup process, specifically when responding to a prompt regarding Cloud Agents, which removes the a user's ability to return to the legacy same privacy level.

Privacy Mode Comparison

Cursor's "Privacy Mode (Legacy)" provided a strict "Do not store my code" policy. Over time, this setting was marked as "Legacy" and moved to an "Extra options" menu.

In contrast, the current "Privacy Mode" includes a clause stating that "Code may be stored for Background Agents or Other Features," which is a less restrictive policy regarding data storage.

The iOS App Setup Process

When a user logs into the iOS app, they are presented with a prompt to enable Cloud Agents. Accepting this prompt switches the account from Privacy Mode (Legacy) to the current Privacy Mode.

According to support documentation provided by the user, Cursor support confirmed that the prompt to turn on Cloud Agents switches the account settings without explicitly stating that this action is irreversible.

Irreversibility of the Setting Change

Once the account has been switched to the current Privacy Mode, the option to return to Privacy Mode (Legacy) disappears from all menus.

Cursor support has stated that they are unable to switch an account back to the legacy mode.

"To be straight with you: I'm not able to switch your account back to Privacy Mode (Legacy). The option to move back isn't available in the app today."

Conclusion

Users who wish to maintain the strict "Do not store my code" policy of Privacy Mode (Legacy) should avoid installing or setting up the Cursor iOS app until the same privacy settings are available in the app's account management tools.