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1. Introduction
Secure VPN ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our VPN service ("Service"). By using Secure VPN, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We prioritize your privacy and strive to collect minimal data. Our core principle is to collect only the data necessary to provide and improve our Service.
Personal Information: We do not require or collect any personal information such as your name, email address, or payment details.
Usage Data: We do not log your browsing activities, including visited websites, IP addresses, DNS queries, or connection timestamps.
Device Information: We may collect non-personal information about your device, such as device type, operating system, and app version, to enhance our Service.
3. Foreground Service & Status Bar Notifications
Purpose
When the VPN is active, this app uses a foreground service (with FOREGROUND_SERVICE permission) to:
Display real-time network activity (e.g., upload/download icons) in the status bar;
Maintain stable VPN connectivity by preventing system background restrictions.
Data Handling
Status bar icons only reflect generic traffic metrics (e.g., data throughput) and do not log or expose your specific browsing activity (e.g., visited websites, app usage).
Traffic data processed by the foreground service is locally calculated and never tied to your identity or stored externally.
User Control
You may disable status bar notifications via device settings, though this may limit visibility of VPN connection status.
The foreground service automatically terminates when you disconnect the VPN.
Permissions
The FOREGROUND_SERVICE permission is required by Android for ongoing background tasks. No additional data is collected beyond what’s described in this policy.
4. Third-Party Services
To provide and improve our Service, we use third-party services such as AdMob and Firebase, which may collect information as outlined below:
AdMob: We use AdMob to display ads within our app. AdMob may collect and use data such as device identifiers, advertising identifiers, and other data about your interaction with ads. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for more details.
Firebase: We use Firebase for app analytics, crash reporting, and performance monitoring. Firebase may collect data such as device information, app usage data, and crash reports to help us improve the app's performance and user experience. Please refer to Firebase's Privacy Policy for more information.
5. How We Use Your Information
The information collected is used to:
Provide and maintain our Service
Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the app
Ensure the app functions properly and efficiently
6. Data Security
We take data security seriously and use industry-standard practices to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes via the app. Continued use of the Service after any changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at liumeijun0218@outlook.com