If you live in the USA and have a library card, you can get audiobooks for free via libby with your library card number and login. If you’re looking for other sources, MAM is the goto.

edit: correction, their website says it’s worldwide, which is nice.

I mean honestly, if you’re worried, I’d root the device and install a custom ROM that is privacy focused.

I wonder if they are complying with the Texas law of no unsolicited nude images? I, myself, uninstalled it, but if you’re curious, here’s the law