Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-01-07Your privacy is our priority. This policy describes what we do and do not process when you use PrivatraVPN on Android.
No‑Logs & Session Data
- We do NOT store your browsing history, DNS queries, traffic content, or destination IPs/domains.
- We do NOT store your original IP address after a session ends.
- We do NOT profile or sell/share your personal data for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
To run the VPN, the service briefly processes your device IP and connection timestamps during an active session solely for routing and abuse prevention. This data is retained only transiently and is purged when the session ends or within minutes thereafter.
Data We May Process
- App Inventory (Installed Apps): To enable the "Split Tunneling" feature, the app scans your list of installed applications locally so you can select which apps bypass the VPN. This list is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
- Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID): To enable the "Trusted Wi-Fi" feature, the app reads the name of your connected Wi-Fi network. This allows the app to pause auto-connection on networks you trust. This is processed locally.
- Subscription Status: We process your Google Play purchase token to validate Premium access.
- Diagnostics: Anonymous app version, coarse locale, and crash logs (via Firebase) to improve stability.
Permissions & Sensitive Access
We request specific Android permissions to enable core features. These are used strictly as follows:
- VPN Service (android.permission.BIND_VPN_SERVICE): Required to create the encrypted tunnel and route your traffic.
- Location (android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION): On Android 8.1 and higher, the system requires Location permission to detect the Wi-Fi SSID (Network Name). We request this permission solely to enable the "Trusted Wi-Fi" and "Smart Connect" features. We do not track, store, or transmit your physical GPS location.
- Query All Packages (android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES): Required to list your installed apps for the "Split Tunneling" feature.
- Notifications: To show the VPN connection status and connection duration.
Speed Test Feature
When you use the in-app Speed Test, the app temporarily downloads and uploads dummy files to measure your connection throughput. This data is transient and is used solely to calculate and display your network speed (Ping, Download, Upload). We do not monitor the content of this traffic.
Third‑Party Processing & SDKs
| Provider | Data | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Play Billing | Subscription status, purchase tokens | Enable and manage Premium access | Google Privacy Policy |
| AppLovin (MAX) *if ads enabled* | Advertising ID, IP, device info, app events | Ad serving/mediation; frequency capping | AppLovin Privacy |
| Google Ads/AdMob *if ads enabled* | Advertising ID, IP, device info, app events | Ad delivery and measurement | Google Ads Privacy |
| OneSignal *if enabled* | Push token, device info, coarse locale | Notifications and device messaging | OneSignal Privacy |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash traces, device/OS/app version | Stability diagnostics (no traffic contents) | Firebase Privacy |
- To limit ad personalization: Android Settings → Google → Ads → ‘Opt out of Ads Personalization’ or reset Advertising ID.
Google Play Data Safety Summary
| Data Type | Collected | Shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identifiers (Device ID, Ad ID) | Yes | Yes (Ads) | App functionality, Ads, Analytics |
| App Activity (Installed Apps) | No (Accessed Locally) | No | App Functionality (Split Tunneling) |
| Location | No (Accessed Locally) | No | App Functionality (Wi-Fi Detection) |
| Diagnostics (Crash logs) | Yes | No | Analytics & Stability |
Note: While we access Installed Apps and Wi-Fi SSID, this data is processed locally on your device and not "Collected" (transmitted off-device) in the context of Data Safety, but we disclose the access for transparency.
Your Rights & Choices
- You can revoke the Location or Notification permissions at any time in Android Settings, though features like Trusted Wi-Fi may stop working.
- Access, correction, deletion, portability where applicable (GDPR/UK GDPR/CPRA).
- Submit requests via support@privatravpn.app.
Changes
We will update this policy from time to time. The date at the top indicates the last revision.