Oddly, they are one of the few not in the direct business of scamming on individual's personal information. At least as much as Google or Facebook. Which does explain a little of why there's such a price discount on Android devices.
on a related note
had a debate with a guy who was criticizing Canadian government because of spying on citizens. i told him it was weird because they probably do less spying than the info he gives out willingly.
facebook, twitter, Instagram with all your pics and life details on it? check
use credit cards to pay for purchases? check
online browsing and cookies? check
told him government doesnt need to hack his computer or listen in on his phone calls when most of his life is willingly put out to display. lol