Last Update: May 2025
1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing Browser Mate. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information when you use our mobile application, Browser Mate (the "App").
2. Information We Collect
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the app, including but not limited to email, text, and other electronic communications sent by you in connection with your use of the app.
By using or accessing the app, including downloading, registering, or interacting with its features, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, you should not download, register for, or use the app.
It is important to review this Privacy Policy to understand your rights regarding your personal information and the choices available to you. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at help@vid-browser.com.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may collect the following categories of information when you use the App:
Personal Information: In order to provide and enhance the services offered through the App, you may be required to provide certain personal information. This may include, but is not limited to:
Device information (such as device model, operating system version, unique device identifier)
Usage Data: We collect data related to your interactions with the App, which may include:
IP address
Browser type and version
Access date and time
Pages visited and features accessed
Activity logs within the App (such as download history and viewing history)
Log Data: When you use the App, certain information is automatically collected, which is known as log data. This may include:
IP address
Browser type
Pages accessed within the App
Time and date of access
Duration of your activity on the App
Other diagnostic and performance data
Device Information: We may collect specific details about your device to improve the App’s performance and your experience. This includes, but is not limited to:
Operating system version
Hardware type and model
Unique device identifier
Mobile network information
4. Application Permission Requirements
The Service requires specific Android permissions to enable core functionalities. By granting these permissions, you allow the app to access particular device features and resources. Please be aware that:
Some permissions are critical for the app's basic operation. Declining or revoking these permissions may significantly limit or completely disable app functionality.
Permissions related to sensitive data access (such as location, camera, or microphone) can be managed granularly in your device's application settings.
Android's runtime permission model allows you to control app access to sensitive resources on a per-permission basis.
Potential impacts of declining permissions include:
Network and connectivity permissions: May prevent the app from connecting to the internet or accessing online services
Location permissions: Could disable location-based features, geofencing, or location-specific content
Storage permissions: Might restrict the app's ability to save or read files
Media permissions: Could prevent using camera, microphone, or audio features
Notification permissions: May block the app from sending important alerts or updates
We recommend carefully reviewing each permission and understanding its purpose before accepting or declining. If you choose to revoke a permission later, the app may prompt you to re-enable it or guide you to the necessary settings to restore full functionality. You can view the list of required operational permissions below:
a. Network and Internet Permissions:
Allows the app to open network sockets and perform network operations
Enables the app to access information about networks
Allows the app to access information about WiFi networks
Permits the app to change WiFi connectivity state
b. Location Permissions:
Allows approximate location access (typically network-based)
Provides precise GPS-based location information
c. Storage Permissions:
Enables writing files to external storage
Allows reading files from external storage
d. Media and Device Permissions:
Permits audio recording through the microphone
Allows access to device camera
Enables changing audio settings
e. System and Hardware Interactions:
Lets the app run when the device starts up
Allows reading phone state and device information
Enables the app to prevent the device from going to sleep
Allows sending notifications to the user
f. Messaging and Push Notification Permissions:
Lets the app receive Google Cloud Messaging/Firebase Cloud Messaging
g. Other:
Allow apps to update app icons with badge counts (like unread message counts) on different launcher applications
Allows the app to create shortcuts for itself on the user's home screen launcher
Allows the app to get information about how it was installed
Run a service in the foreground that is constantly visible to the user through a notification
5. Data Storage and Protection
We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We use a variety of industry-standard security measures to protect it, including:
Secure servers: All data is transmitted and stored on secure servers protected by firewalls and other security measures.
Encryption: Sensitive information, such as credit card details, is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology before it's transmitted over the internet.
Access controls: Only authorized personnel with special access rights have access to your personal information. They are required to keep this information confidential.
Regular updates: We continually update our security measures to stay ahead of evolving threats.
6. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share it in the following situations:
Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering services, such as cloud storage, data analysis, payment processing, and customer support. These providers are bound by privacy protection agreements.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our users, including in response to court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes.
Mergers and Acquisitions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, we may share your information. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you and ensure your personal information is protected.
Advertising Partners: With your consent, we may share certain non-personal information with advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and promotional content.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies, like small files stored on your device, to remember your preferences, improve your experience on our Services, and understand how users interact with them. Here's how we use these technologies:
Remember your preferences: We use cookies to keep track of things like your preferred language, dark mode settings, and other customization options.
Analyze how users interact with the app: This helps us identify areas for improvement, such as features that are popular or bugs that need fixing.
Deliver targeted advertising: We may use cookies from third-party partners to show you ads that are relevant to your interests.
Android Advertising ID: We use your Android advertising identifier in order to provide you with a customized advertisement experience. It is used exclusively for advertising and analytics. Please note that the advertising identifier does not contain any user-sensitive information that can be used to identify you as a user or your device. It is NOT connected to personally-identifiable information or associated with any persistent device identifier (for example: SSAID, MAC address, IMEI, etc.).
For web-based features, you can control how cookies are used on your device through your browser settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. For app-specific data, you can manage preferences through your device’s privacy settings. Please note that disabling cookies or related technologies may affect your ability to use some features of our Services.
8. User Rights
As a user of the App, you have the following rights:
Access: You can request access to the personal information we collect, including copies of your data and details on how it's processed.
Correction: If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections. You may also update your information within the app at any time.
Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, unless we are legally required to retain it.
Data Portability: You can request your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Withdraw Consent: If we process your personal information based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
Restrict Processing: You can request a limitation on the processing of your personal information, especially if its accuracy or legality is in question.
9. Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents or guardians should supervise their children's use of the app. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete the information.
10. External Links
We work with third-party partners that help us operate the app, conduct our business, or provide you with supportThe third-parties include monetization partners, such as AppLovin & Max, Google AdMob, InMobi, Meta Ads, Mintegral, Pangle, Unity, and Vungle; and also analytical tools partners, such as Adjust, Facebook, Google Analytics, Google Firebase, and Snowball.
The privacy policies for these third-party partners are linked below:
Adjust
https://www.adjust.com/terms/privacy-policy/
AppLovin & Max
https://www.applovin.com/privacy/
Facebook/Meta
https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/?entry_point=data_policy_redirect&entry=0
https://policies.google.com/privacy
InMobi
https://www.inmobi.com/privacy-policy
Mintegral
https://www.mintegral.com/en/privacy
Pangle
https://www.pangleglobal.com/zh/privacy/partner-en
Snowball
https://snowballbi.com/en/privacy-policy
Unity
https://unity3d.com/legal/privacy-policy
Vungle
11. Policy Changes
We may update this privacy policy periodically. We encourage you to review it regularly to stay informed about our privacy practices. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or in-app notifications.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at: help@vid-browser.com