PRIVACY POLICY
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: January 17, 2026
Effective Date: January 17, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SafeFlow Pro is built on a fundamental principle: your privacy is sacred.
We do not sell your data. We do not track your behavior. We do not share
your information with advertisers. This Privacy Policy explains exactly
how we handle your information and why we've designed SafeFlow Pro
with privacy-first architecture.
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1. INTRODUCTION & PRIVACY PHILOSOPHY
1.1 Our Commitment
SafeFlow Pro is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have
a positive experience on our App. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices
regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of your information.
1.2 Privacy-First Design
Unlike many apps that collect data first and ask questions later, SafeFlow Pro
was engineered with privacy as a core architectural principle:
• Minimal data collection by design
• On-device processing for sensitive operations
• Transparent data handling practices
• User control over all data sharing
• Regular privacy audits and assessments
1.3 Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to:
• SafeFlow Pro mobile application
• SafeFlow Pro Safari content blocker extension
• SafeFlow Pro website and support services
• All SafeFlow Pro-owned services and features
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2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
2.1 Information We Collect Automatically
When you use SafeFlow Pro, we automatically collect certain information:
2.1.1 Device Information
• Device model and type (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro)
• Operating system version (e.g., iOS 17.2)
• Device identifier (IDFA - Identifier for Advertisers)
• Device language and timezone
• Available storage capacity
2.1.2 App Performance Data
• App version and build number
• Feature usage statistics (aggregated)
• Crash reports and error logs
• App launch frequency and session duration
• Performance metrics (load times, memory usage)
2.1.3 Safari Extension Data
• Number of ads blocked (aggregated)
• Number of trackers blocked (aggregated)
• Number of malicious sites blocked (aggregated)
• Extension enable/disable status
• Filter rule updates and versions
**Important:** We do NOT collect:
• Your browsing history
• Websites you visit
• Search queries
• Passwords or login credentials
• Personal files or media content
• Location data beyond timezone
2.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide
2.2.1 Customer Support
If you contact us for support, we may collect:
• Your email address
• Your name (optional)
• Description of your issue or feedback
• Screenshots or attachments you choose to share
• Device information you provide for troubleshooting
2.2.2 Feedback & Suggestions
• Feature requests and suggestions
• Bug reports and technical issues
• General feedback about your experience
• Ratings and reviews (if submitted directly)
2.2.3 Account Information (if applicable)
• Email address for account creation
• Subscription status and purchase history
• Billing information (processed securely by Apple)
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
SafeFlow Pro explicitly does NOT collect:
• Your browsing history or visited websites
• Search queries or search history
• Passwords, usernames, or login credentials
• Financial information (beyond App Store purchases)
• Health or fitness data
• Precise location data
• Contacts or calendar information
• Photos or videos (except those you explicitly process)
• Social media accounts or connections
• Behavioral tracking data for advertising purposes
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3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
3.1 Legitimate Uses
We use collected information only for the following purposes:
3.1.1 Service Improvement
• Analyzing app performance and stability
• Identifying and fixing bugs and errors
• Understanding feature usage patterns
• Optimizing user experience
• Developing new features based on user needs
3.1.2 Customer Support
• Responding to your inquiries and support requests
• Troubleshooting technical issues
• Providing product documentation and guidance
• Following up on feedback and suggestions
3.1.3 Security & Fraud Prevention
• Detecting and preventing fraudulent activity
• Protecting against unauthorized access
• Identifying security vulnerabilities
• Complying with legal obligations
• Enforcing our Terms of Service
3.1.4 Legal Compliance
• Responding to lawful government requests
• Complying with applicable laws and regulations
• Protecting our legal rights and interests
• Resolving disputes
3.2 What We Do NOT Do With Your Information
SafeFlow Pro will NEVER:
• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers or marketing companies
• Use your information for targeted advertising
• Trade your data for profit or compensation
• Share your browsing history with anyone
• Use your information for behavioral profiling
• Combine your data with other users for tracking purposes
• Disclose your information without your explicit consent (except as required by law)
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4. DATA PROCESSING & STORAGE LOCATION
4.1 On-Device Processing
The following operations occur entirely on your device with NO transmission
to external servers:
• Safari content filtering (ads, trackers, malicious sites)
• Photo editing and compression
• Video transcoding and compression
• Document scanning and PDF conversion
• Image format conversion
• Password generation
• QR code creation
• Unit conversion and calculations
• Metadata analysis and removal
Your files are never uploaded, stored, or analyzed by external services.
4.2 Cloud Data Processing
Minimal aggregated analytics data is transmitted to our secure servers
located in the United States only for:
• App performance monitoring
• Crash report analysis
• Feature usage statistics (aggregated, not individual)
• Security threat detection
This data is:
• Aggregated and anonymized
• Encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
• Stored in secure, access-controlled servers
• Retained for 12 months maximum
• Never shared with third parties
4.3 Data Retention
We retain data for the following periods:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|-----------|-----------------|---------|
| Crash reports | 30 days | Bug fixing |
| Analytics data | 12 months | Performance analysis |
| Customer support emails | 2 years | Support history |
| Device identifiers | Duration of app use | Performance tracking |
| Feedback submissions | Indefinite | Product improvement |
You can delete all stored data by:
• Uninstalling the App
• Using iOS Settings → General → iPhone Storage → SafeFlow Pro → Delete App & Data
• Requesting data deletion (see Section 8)
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5. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & INTEGRATIONS
5.1 Analytics Provider
**Service:** Firebase Analytics (Google)
**Data Collected:**
• App performance metrics
• Feature usage statistics
• Crash reports
• Device information
**Data Sharing:** Google may use this data for their own analytics purposes
**Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
**Data Location:** United States
**Your Control:** You can opt out of analytics in iOS Settings → Privacy → Analytics
5.2 Crash Reporting
**Service:** Sentry (Functional Software, Inc.)
**Data Collected:**
• Crash logs and error messages
• Device information
• App version and OS version
**Data Sharing:** Sentry may use aggregated data for service improvement
**Privacy Policy:** https://sentry.io/privacy/
**Data Location:** United States
5.3 App Store
**Service:** Apple App Store
**Data Collected:**
• App installation source
• App reviews and ratings
• Purchase history
• Device information
**Data Sharing:** Apple may use this data for analytics and recommendations
**Privacy Policy:** https://www.apple.com/privacy/
**Data Location:** United States
5.4 Email Support
**Service:** Gmail (Google)
**Data Collected:** Your email address and support correspondence
**Data Sharing:** Google may scan emails for security purposes
**Privacy Policy:** https://policies.google.com/privacy
**Data Location:** United States
5.5 Services We Do NOT Use
SafeFlow Pro explicitly does NOT use:
• Social media tracking pixels or SDKs
• Cross-app behavioral tracking
• Advertising networks or ad exchanges
• Data brokers or data aggregators
• Facial recognition or biometric analysis
• Location tracking services
• Health or fitness data providers
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6. SAFARI EXTENSION PRIVACY
6.1 How the Extension Handles Data
The SafeFlow Pro Safari extension:
• Does NOT access your browsing history (unless explicitly enabled in Safari settings)
• Does NOT monitor encrypted HTTPS traffic content
• Does NOT intercept or store web page content
• Does NOT access form data or login information
• Does NOT track which websites you visit
• Does NOT create a log of blocked content
6.2 Extension Permissions
The extension requests the following permissions:
**"Access all websites"**
• Necessary to filter content on any website you visit
• Used only to identify and block ads, trackers, and malicious content
• Does NOT allow us to see your browsing history
**"Modify website content"**
• Necessary to remove ads and tracking elements
• Does NOT allow us to modify your personal information
• Does NOT allow us to inject tracking code
6.3 Disabling the Extension
You can disable SafeFlow Pro at any time:
1. Open Safari
2. Tap Settings (gear icon)
3. Select "Extensions"
4. Toggle SafeFlow Pro off
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7. SECURITY MEASURES
7.1 Technical Security
SafeFlow Pro implements industry-standard security practices:
• **Encryption in Transit:** TLS 1.3 for all data transmission
• **Encryption at Rest:** AES-256 for stored data
• **Secure Authentication:** OAuth 2.0 for account access
• **Code Signing:** All code is cryptographically signed
• **Regular Audits:** Third-party security assessments
• **Vulnerability Management:** Responsible disclosure program
7.2 Organizational Security
• Limited employee access to user data
• Non-disclosure agreements with all employees
• Regular security training and awareness
• Incident response procedures
• Data breach notification protocols
7.3 Security Limitations
While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure.
We cannot guarantee absolute protection against:
• Zero-day vulnerabilities
• Advanced persistent threats
• Physical device theft or compromise
• User-caused security breaches (weak passwords, phishing)
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8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have specific privacy rights.
SafeFlow Pro respects all applicable privacy laws.
8.1 California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:
**Right to Know**
You have the right to request what personal information SafeFlow Pro
has collected about you, including:
• Categories of information collected
• Sources of information
• Business purposes for collection
• Third parties with whom information is shared
**Right to Delete**
You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected,
except where an exception applies (e.g., legal obligations, fraud prevention).
**Right to Opt-Out**
You have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information.
SafeFlow Pro does NOT sell or share your personal information.
**Right to Correct**
You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
**Right to Limit Use**
You have the right to limit our use of your personal information to the purposes
for which it was collected.
**Non-Discrimination**
SafeFlow Pro will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
We will not deny you services, charge different prices, or provide different
quality of service based on your privacy choices.
**How to Submit a Request**
To exercise your CCPA rights, email: safeflow.help@gmail.com
Include:
• Your full name
• Email address
• Specific right you wish to exercise
• Any relevant details
We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.
8.2 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area,
you have the following rights:
**Right of Access**
You have the right to access your personal data and receive a copy
in a portable format.
**Right to Rectification**
You have the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
**Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")**
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data, except
where legal obligations require retention.
**Right to Restrict Processing**
You have the right to restrict how we process your personal data.
**Right to Data Portability**
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured,
commonly used, machine-readable format.
**Right to Object**
You have the right to object to processing of your personal data
for direct marketing or other purposes.
**Right to Lodge a Complaint**
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
**How to Submit a Request**
Email: safeflow.help@gmail.com
Include:
• Your full name
• Email address
• Specific right you wish to exercise
• Any relevant details
We will respond within 30 days.
8.3 Other Jurisdictions
SafeFlow Pro complies with all applicable privacy laws in your jurisdiction,
including but not limited to:
• Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA)
• Colorado Privacy Act (CPA)
• Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
• Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA)
• Nevada Privacy Law (NRS 603A)
For questions about your rights, contact: safeflow.help@gmail.com
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9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
9.1 Data Transfer Mechanisms
If you are accessing SafeFlow Pro from outside the United States,
your personal data may be transferred to, stored in, and processed
in the United States.
9.2 Legal Basis for Transfer
We rely on the following legal mechanisms for international data transfers:
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy Decisions (where applicable)
• Your explicit consent
9.3 Data Protection
Even when data is transferred internationally, we maintain the same
level of data protection as required by your home jurisdiction.
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10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
10.1 Age Restrictions
SafeFlow Pro is not intended for children under 13 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10.2 Parental Notification
If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child
under 13 without parental consent, we will:
• Immediately delete such information
• Notify the parent or guardian
• Comply with all applicable children's privacy laws
10.3 Parental Controls
Parents and guardians can:
• Enable Family Mode for enhanced content filtering
• Configure app restrictions through iOS Screen Time
• Monitor app usage through iOS Family Sharing
• Contact us with concerns