Privacy Policy
Last updated on March 10, 2025
Thank you for choosing Knight Browser! We deeply value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy is crafted to enhance your privacy protection and ensure a positive browsing experience for all users. By using our app, you accept this Privacy Policy. You can view this agreement at any time within the settings.
1. Scope
1.1. Introduction
Knight Browser (“Knight Browser,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) prioritizes the protection and respect of your privacy.
1.2. Purpose of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy, together with our terms and conditions, delineates our commitments and practices concerning the handling, utilization, and safeguarding of your information within Knight Browser and its associated services.
2. Privacy Policy Updates
2.1. Commitment to Legal Standards
We are committed to securing your information in line with relevant legal standards.
2.2. Changes to the Privacy Policy
Modifications to this Privacy Policy may occur in response to changes in our business operations or alterations in legal and regulatory frameworks. We endeavor to notify you of significant changes to this Privacy Policy and encourage you to review this page regularly.
3. Third-Party Services
3.1. Awareness of Third-Party Data Practices
Be aware that entities such as your mobile service and operating system providers, third-party applications, social networks, and websites that you visit might also collect, utilize, and share information about your activities. We do not oversee these third parties’ data practices. For details on their privacy policies, please consult their respective documents.
3.2. Third-Party Services We Use
Here is a list of the third-party services that we currently use:
AdMob
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
Google Play Services
https://google-play-services.en.uptodown.com/android/download
Google Analytics for Firebase
https://firebase.google.com/?hl=us-en
Firebase Crashlytics
https://firebase.google.com/docs/crashlytics?hl=us-en
Adjust
https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy
Applovin
https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
Unity
https://docs.unity.com/ugs/en-us/manual/analytics/manual/privacy-overview
Mintegral
https://www.mintegral.com/en/privacy
Topon
https://www.toponad.com/en/privacy-policy
Bigo
https://www.adsbigo.com/privacy.html
Vungle
https://liftoff.io/privacy-policy/
https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Trustlook
https://www.trustlook.com/privacy-policy
Admob
https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en
The SDKs listed above are primarily used for advertising, user analysis, and application optimization. They typically collect device information, location data, and user behavior data to ensure the best personalized service and advertising experience. All data collection and usage are governed by the respective privacy policies, and users can restrict access to certain data through device permission management or application settings.
4. Collection and Use of Information
Necessity of Information Collection:
We collect personal information for clear and specific purposes, strictly limiting it to what is essential for delivering our services and in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This information is used solely to facilitate and enhance our services.
We are committed to minimizing the impact on users during data processing. We only use information directly relevant to the services provided, enforce strict data boundaries, and protect the privacy and rights of all users. Additionally, we collect and process your personal information only to the extent necessary to achieve specific service objectives. We implement robust security measures to safeguard your privacy and data rights, preventing unauthorized access, misuse, or accidental disclosure.
4.1. Personal Information
4.1.1. Definition
Personal information is defined as data that identifies an individual, including but not limited to your name, age, gender, contact details, and interests in specific products or services. Sensitive personal information will be defined as per applicable laws.
4.1.2. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information when you:
Grant permissions to the app.
Provide information voluntarily.
Use specific features that require personal data.
4.1.3. Use of Personal Information
We use personal information to:
Process your requests efficiently.
Enhance the quality of our services.
Assist in choosing suitable services.
Manage our internal operations in compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
Provide personalized service and marketing communications.
4.1.4. Sharing of Personal Information
We will not share your personal information without your permission.
However, we might disclose personal information to external parties when it is deemed necessary to:
Comply with the law.
Address security or technical issues.
Protect public safety or our rights as permitted by law.
4.1.5. Retention of Personal Information
Collected information is kept only as long as necessary to fulfill the outlined purposes, unless a longer retention period is legally allowed or required. After fulfillment, all personal data is securely deleted.
4.2. Non-Personal Information
4.2.1. Definition
Non-personal information includes data that does not personally identify you, such as unique system identifiers and technical data.
4.2.2. Collection of Non-Personal Information
Knight Browser may gather diagnostic and usage data for the purposes stated below:
Regular updates, connection status checks, and active user estimates sent to Google Analytics.
Technical information collected through our features (see Section 4.3).
4.2.3. Use of Non-Personal Information
The collection of such data aims to:
Enhance Knight Browser and its offerings.
Facilitate software updates and support.
Ensure adherence to this Privacy Policy.
4.2.4. Retention of Non-Personal Information
Such information is retained only for the duration necessary for the intended purposes, unless a longer period is mandated or allowed by law, and is used solely as described.
4.3. Specific Features
Certain features within Knight Browser require access to specific data to function effectively.
4.3.1. Wi-Fi Detection Feature
Our application provides a Wi-Fi Detection feature to assess the security of nearby Wi-Fi networks, helping you protect your network safety. This feature is implemented using the SDK provided by Trustlook and requires the use of location permissions. Below are the relevant details:
Purpose of Permissions
According to Android system requirements, the Wi-Fi Detection feature needs to use your device's location permissions to identify Wi-Fi network signals in your surrounding area. We do not collect your actual location information through this permission.
Access, Collection, Use, Processing, and Sharing of Data
Types of Data Accessed and Collected:
During the detection process, Trustlook Wi-Fi SDK may access and collect nearby Wi-Fi information, such as network name (SSID), signal strength, and encryption type, which may request information about your location permissions.
Purpose of Data Use and Processing:
This information is solely used by the Trustlook Wi-Fi SDK to analyze the security of Wi-Fi networks, helping you identify potentially risky networks and enhance your network safety.
Data Sharing:
We utilize the Wi-Fi SDK provided by Trustlook to perform security detection. Your Wi-Fi information is collected and processed by the Trustlook Wi-Fi SDK and is not shared with other third parties. For details on Trustlook's data processing, please refer to the Trustlook Privacy Policy:
https://www.trustlook.com/privacy-policy
Data Usage Limitation
The collected data is strictly limited to the purposes stated above, and we comply with relevant policy provisions. We will not use your personal location information or Wi-Fi information for any other undisclosed purposes.
Your Choice
You can manage or turn off location permissions at any time in your device settings, but this may affect the normal operation of the Wi-Fi Detection feature.
4.3.2. Antivirus Feature
Our application provides an Antivirus feature to help you detect and remove security threats on your device. This feature is implemented using the Trustlook Security (Antivirus) SDK. When you use this feature, the SDK needs to access, collect, use, and process your device information. The details are as follows:
Access, Collection, Use, Processing, and Sharing of Data
Types of Data Accessed and Collected:
Trustlook Security (Antivirus) SDK accesses and collects information about your installed applications when you use the virus detection feature.
Purpose of Data Use and Processing:
The collected application information is transmitted to the Trustlook Security (Antivirus) SDK for security scanning and threat detection to ensure the effectiveness of the antivirus feature.
Data Sharing:
Your application information is collected and processed by the Trustlook Security (Antivirus) SDK and is not shared with other third parties. For details on Trustlook's data processing, please refer to the Trustlook Privacy Policy:
https://www.trustlook.com/privacy-policy
Data Usage Limitation
The above data is collected and transmitted only when you actively use the Antivirus feature, and the use of data is strictly limited to providing security scanning and threat detection. We will not use your application information for any other undisclosed purposes.
Your Choice
You may choose whether to use the Antivirus feature. If you do not wish the Trustlook SDK to access and process your application information, you can opt not to use this feature.
4.3.3. Notification Features
The notification functionalities are designed to enhance user experience by providing quick access to important information and controls.
Permissions Required:
Notification features require your authorization to use.
Your Control:
You can revoke permissions at any time in your phone settings.
4.3.4. Google's Voice Search
We may access your microphone permission, which will be used for the browser's voice search functionality.
Usage:
This feature uses the system API 'SpeechRecognizer' to complete the setup.
Data Handling:
Aside from this, we will not actively collect, use, or upload any of your voice information.
4.3.5.Floating Window and Notification
The floating window and notification functionalities are designed to enhance user experience by providing quick access to important information and controls. Examples include:
Floating Window: Allows for easy access to essential features or tools while using other applications.
Notifications: Provides notification reminders about the usage of features within the product.
Floating Window and Notification features require your authorization to use, and you can also revoke permissions at any time in your phone settings.
4.3.6.Description of IP Cloaking Feature
Our application has a feature that helps users to cloak their IPs, which is designed to enhance their privacy. Below is the description:
Purpose of the Feature
This feature enhances privacy and anonymity by modifying WebView settings to allow users to access the web with a disguised IP address. This feature does not collect or store the user's real IP address.
Data Processing and Protection
This feature only processes disguised IP data for the proper functioning of web requests. We do not record or store the user's real IP address or any sensitive data related to it.
User Options
Users can enable or disable this feature at any time. When disabled, network requests will revert to the default settings.
4.3.7.Network Traffic
Our application includes a traffic monitoring feature designed to enhance the user experience by analyzing network usage. With this feature, you can easily keep track of the data consumed within this application, giving you better control and understanding of your network usage. We emphasize that this feature is restricted solely to monitoring the traffic generated within this application. We do not access or record any data related to other applications or general device usage, and this feature can be disabled in the settings if desired. Your privacy is our priority, and we ensure that all monitoring processes comply with relevant privacy regulations. Moreover, we do not upload or provide any information to third parties.
4.3.8 Process Management
Our app provides process management features to help you monitor and manage applications running on your device.
Purpose of permissions
The process management feature may require access to the device's system status and permissions for running applications in order to obtain relevant information. This involves: access, collection, use, processing and sharing of data, as follows:
Data types accessed and collected:
This feature may collect a list of running applications and their resource usage.
Purpose of data use and processing:
The collected data is only used to help you optimize device performance and manage running applications.
Data sharing:
Information about running applications will not be shared with any third party.
Data usage restrictions:
The collected data is limited to process management and performance optimization purposes.
Your choice:
You can choose to disable the relevant permissions, but this may affect the normal operation of the process management feature.
4.3.9 News and Information
Our app provides news and information features to recommend personalized news content for you. This feature may involve access to the device's network permissions for connecting to the Internet to load and update news content.
Purpose of permissions:
The news and information feature may require access to the device's network permissions for connecting to the Internet to load and update news content. This involves: data access, collection, use, processing and sharing, as follows:
Data types accessed and collected:
We may collect your preference data when using the news and information feature (such as the news categories you click or browse), but no personally identifiable information will be collected.
Purpose of data use and processing:
The collected data is only used to provide you with more accurate news recommendations and improve our services.
Data sharing:
The collected data will not be shared with any third party and is fully in compliance with the relevant privacy policy.
Data usage restrictions:
The use of all data is strictly limited to the above purposes and will not be used for other undisclosed purposes.
Your choice:
You can manage or disable this feature at any time through settings, but this may affect the normal use of the news and information feature.
4.3.10 Battery Check
To help you better understand battery usage and optimize battery health, our application retrieves certain battery information through system APIs.
Permission Purpose:
The battery check feature may require access to the device's system status permission to read battery-related information (such as power, voltage, temperature, etc.). Involving: access, collection, use, processing and sharing of data, as follows:
Data types accessed and collected:
This feature may collect battery status information, including but not limited to current power, charging status and battery temperature.
Purpose of data use and processing:
The collected data is only used to analyze battery health and provide you with optimization suggestions.
Data Sharing:
Battery status information will not be shared with any third party.
Data Usage Restrictions:
The collected data is strictly limited to battery status analysis and will not be used for other undisclosed purposes.
Your Choices:
You can choose to disable the relevant permissions, but this may limit the use of the battery check feature.
4.3.11 Browsing Data
The Clear Browsing Data feature allows you to easily manage and delete unnecessary data stored during the use of the browser. This includes browsing history, cookies, cached images, and other website data that may take up valuable storage space on your device. By clearing this data, you can improve browsing speed and overall experience.
Purpose of permissions
The Clear Browsing Data feature may require access to device storage permissions to clean up browsing-related caches and histories. This involves: data access, collection, use, processing, and sharing, as follows:
Data types accessed and collected:
This feature may access browsing data files (such as cache files and history) in storage, but will not upload or save this data.
Purpose of data use and processing:
The data is only used for cleaning purposes to help free up storage space and protect your privacy.
Data sharing:
Browsing data will not be shared with any third party.
Data usage restrictions:
All operations are completed locally, and the data will not be uploaded or used for other purposes.
Your choice:
You can choose whether to use this feature at any time without affecting the normal operation of other features.
4.3.12 Notification Management
This app uses the BIND_NOTIFICATION_LISTENER_SERVICE permission to provide better notification management features. Specific details are as follows:
Permission Use:
The app requests access to notifications to read the content of users' notifications. This allows the app to offer a customized notification management experience, including:
Intercepting and displaying notifications from other apps.
Allowing users to manage all notifications in one place.
Users have the option to disable this permission in the corresponding function page if they wish. Furthermore, we assure you that we do not upload or provide any information for third-party use.
5. Cookies
Cookies are integral to providing a seamless online experience. We do not proactively collect data from cookies. The functionality of cookies is vital for a smooth web journey. Without them, the richness of your internet interactions could be compromised, and certain site features or services might not operate as intended. Be aware that the sites you frequent may utilize cookies to retain your preferences, settings, and login credentials, including your email and phone number.
6. External Applications, Websites, and Services
6.1. Links to Other Websites
Knight Browser may feature links to other sites or show third-party advertisements that link to other websites. These are governed by their respective privacy policies, which may differ from ours. It's advisable to consult these policies directly if they are not easily accessible from the websites' home pages.
7. Data Access, Correction, and Deletion
7.1. Maintaining Accurate Information
Knight Browser aims to maintain accurate and updated records based on the information you provide. It is your responsibility to ensure that the data you provide is accurate, current, and complete.
7.2. Limitation of Services
Deleting specific information or withdrawing consent may limit your access to certain Knight Browser features. Additionally, legal and technical reasons may restrict our ability to process requests for data correction, update, or deletion.
8.Inquiries and Complaints
We are dedicated to the protection of your personal information and value your feedback. If you have concerns about how your information is handled, or have other privacy-related inquiries, please contact us via email: noutiicc@yahoo.com.
Thank you for trusting Knight Browser. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and providing you with a secure browsing experience.