Aegis VPN Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 27, 2023
Welcome to Aegis VPN (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "this application"). We understand the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy rights. This privacy policy aims to clearly explain how we process your information during your use of this application.
Core Commitment: Except for necessary application operation logs, we will not collect, store, or share any privacy information related to your identity, network activity, or personal data.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the data absolutely necessary to ensure the stable and secure operation of this application.
1.1 Application Operation Logs
To diagnose and resolve application malfunctions and optimize service performance, we may collect anonymous application operation logs that are not personally identifiable to you. These logs do not contain:
a. Your real IP address.
b. The specific websites, applications, or content you visit.
c. Any data you send or receive.
d. Your network connection time, DNS queries, or any information that can personally identify you.
These logs are used solely for technical analysis and will be automatically deleted after a short period.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
We may collect aggregated, anonymized information that cannot be individually used to identify an individual, such as overall app usage frequency and crash reports (which do not contain personal data), to help us improve app quality.
2. Information We Absolutely Never Collect
We solemnly promise that we will not collect, record, or store any of the following data:
Network Activity Data: Your browsing history, traffic data, DNS queries, connection timestamps, or any data you transmit via VPN connection.
Personally Identifiable Information: Your name, email address, phone number, payment information, etc.
Device Information: Your device's unique identifier (such as IMEI, serial number), detailed operating system configuration, etc.
3. Third-Party Services
Our app may integrate third-party services, such as advertising platforms, to support the free operation of the app.
3.1 Third-Party Advertising
We strictly adhere to the privacy agreements and policies of the third-party advertising platforms we integrate (such as Google AdMob).
Third-party advertising service providers may collect and use anonymous advertising identifiers (such as Android's Ad ID) to show you personalized ads, in accordance with their own privacy policies. You can usually reset or restrict the use of this advertising identifier in your device's system settings.
We will not share any data we collect (as described in Section 1) with third-party advertisers for their advertising purposes.
4. App Permissions Required
To ensure the proper functioning of the app, we will request the following necessary permissions upon installation or use:
Network Access Permission: This permission is fundamental to the VPN service, allowing the app to connect to our VPN servers and transmit encrypted network data for you.
Foreground Service Permission: This permission allows the app to display a persistent connection status notification in the notification bar while running in the background after you have enabled the VPN. This is necessary to maintain a stable VPN connection and allows you to clearly know the current connection status.
Notification Permission: We use this permission to send you important notifications related to the VPN connection status (such as successful connection, disconnection), as well as possible app updates or service announcements. We will not abuse this permission to send marketing messages.
5. Data Security
We employ industry-standard security measures to protect the limited information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. Your Rights
You have complete control over your privacy. You can manage app permissions at any time through your device's system settings, including disabling notifications or revoking network access (but this will render the VPN service unusable).
7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and updated with the "Last Updated Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to understand how we protect your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us.