Silently installed device scanning software is spyware whether it sends data or not.
The only reason it wouldn't report is to avoid legal liability. Protections like this are thin and hinge upon the legal system determining whether the applet's knowledge is an extension of Google's.
Removing other stressors and toxic people from my life. Listening to emotional responses.
My anxiety from a rough relationship was giving me generalized social anxiety.
Sometimes you meet people and give then a chance before your figure it out. You can just cut them off once you see their toxicity. They'll survive just fine so don't worry about them. There's plenty of other people who are ready for good and healthy friendships.