Privacy is Not a Feature—It’s a Right: Carlos Betancourt Featured in BDIC May Issue

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By mewe team

In an era where digital surveillance has become the industry standard, standing up for user privacy is more than a business choice—it is a movement. This month, mewe CEO Carlos Betancourt was featured in the BDIC May Issue to discuss the critical state of data privacy and how mewe is redefining the social media landscape.

The Rare Exception in a World of Tracking

Most social platforms today are built on a foundation of “creepy targeting”. They track your movements across the web, harvest your sensitive information, and sell your attention to the highest bidder. Carlos highlights that mewe was built as the antidote to this exploitation.

At mewe, our philosophy is simple: No tracking, no spying, just your choice.

While competitors like Facebook, X, and Reddit rely on complex algorithms to manipulate your feed for engagement, mewe provides a user-owned social experience. We do not manipulate your feed, nor do we use your data to predict your next move. You see what you want to see, when you want to see it.

Our Commitment to You

As the leading privacy-focused social network, we have codified our promises into a published Bill of Privacy. Our 21 million+ users trust us because we have removed the hidden strings attached to digital connection.

  • No Data Mining: We do not collect or sell your personal information.
  • Opt-In Only Ads: You only see ads when you explicitly invite them in.
  • Minimal Analytics: Even for our advertising partners, we limit analytics to impressions and clicks—never individual user behavior.
  • User Ownership: We are evolving mewe into a space where users own their presence, moving toward a more ethical and user-centric internet.

A Movement Toward an Ethical Internet

The digital world is at a crossroads. As Carlos shared in the BDIC feature, platforms like mewe are leading the charge toward a future where privacy is respected and creativity is valued without the fear of surveillance. We invite everyone who values their digital sovereignty to join our community of over 21 million users who put privacy first.

Ready to experience social media without the spying? Welcome to the movement.


Read the full feature in the BDIC May Issue: here on mewe