Leave Me Alone (software)
| Developer(s) | Squarecat OÜ |
|---|---|
| Initial release | January 30, 2019 |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Web application |
| Type | Email filtering, Privacy software |
| License | SaaS (Subscription) |
| Website | leavemealone |
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Leave Me Alone is a software as a service (SaaS) email management application. Launched in 2019, the service provides tools for unsubscribing from mailing lists, screening senders, and consolidating recurring emails. The application operates on a paid subscription model rather than monetizing user data.[1]
History
The service was founded in January 2019 by developers Danielle Johnson and James Ivings.[1] It was developed to address privacy concerns regarding email unsubscription tools that sell user transaction data to third parties.[1]
In 2019, the service was subject to a security assessment following Google's implementation of stricter API policies (Project Strobe). To maintain access to Gmail user accounts, the application was verified to ensure it did not store email body content.[2]
Functionality
Leave Me Alone connects to email providers, such as Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, via IMAP or provider APIs. The application scans email metadata, specifically headers, to identify subscription lists and newsletters without reading the message body content.[2]
The software charges a fee for its services. Users can view and opt out of mailing lists through a dashboard.[3] It also provides a "Rollups" function, which compiles selected newsletters into a daily or weekly digest,[1] and an "Inbox Shield" tool designed to screen emails from new senders.[4]
Reception
In a 2019 review, Lifehacker noted the service's transparency regarding data usage, contrasting its paid model with free alternatives that may utilize user data for marketing purposes.[1]
The Register covered the software in the context of Google's 2019 privacy audits, citing it as an example of an application compliant with restricted scopes for Gmail API access.[2]
PCMag included the service in a guide on email management, describing its ability to categorize and remove bulk mail.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Douglas, Nick (24 September 2019). "Automatically Unsubscribe From Unwanted Emails With 'Leave Me Alone'". Lifehacker. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Claburn, Thomas (11 February 2019). "Google's stunning plan to avoid apps slurping Gmail inboxes". The Register. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Griffith, Eric (15 March 2024). "How to Unsubscribe From Unwanted Email". PCMag. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ↑ "Leave Me Alone and Mailbird partnership combines protection with productivity". Mailbird Blog. 3 June 2025. Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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