Urg can't a movie be enjoyed without thinking about what gender or race plays what character. Just enjoy it or don't watch it if it bothers you that much.
Do you have anything else installed that might interfere with the game ? In another thread I saw someone have issues due to stream deck tools. Some launcher mods ?
I think OP doesn't mind paying for an app, it's the "collect data" that was his issue.
If the free version collects data to send you ads, and there is an option to buy and remove the data collection and ads, then that's probably fine with most people.
Love project zomboid, but hate their update posts that always sounds like the next update is just a few weeks away, while in reality it might take years.
You probably already know this but you can still use it using rebble.io