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spring's admin does not collect analytics of any kind and never will. the ONLY data collected by the admin is internet standard, that being IP addresses and e-mails. the admin will see both of these when you submit an invite request and at any time the admin can see both when looking up a user as an admin. by signing up for spring, you accept that the admin will see your IP and e-mail address. by submitting an anonymous ask without an account, you accept that the admin will see your IP address.
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