Like every patched app, from 4PDA. I trust the forum members more than all the spyware present in the unpatched app. (If you are paranoid you can use App Manager the remove the components yourself)

Well, my device is safe. I used a patched version with all that crap removed and my phone uses MinMinGuard and AdAway to block what’s left.

You can use MacroDroid for this. Or just continue to use your Pixel with LineageOS