Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Freely VPN & Freely Proxy (the “Provider”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses, and shares information in connection with the mobile applications we publish (each, an “App”). It applies to all of our Apps and should be read together with the listing of the App you are using. By installing or using an App you agree to this Policy.
1. Our privacy commitments
- We do not log your browsing activity. We do not record the websites, apps, IP addresses, domain names, or DNS queries you visit or use while connected.
- We do not build device fingerprints. We do not collect persistent device fingerprint data such as your IMEI, Android ID, or MAC address.
- We do not store your IP address in plain text. Your originating IP address is used only transiently to determine your approximate region (see Section 2.4) and is not retained.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Anonymous identifiers
- Installation ID — a randomly generated identifier (UUID v4) created on your device the first time you open an App. It is not linked to your identity and it changes if you uninstall and reinstall the App.
- Device ID — an anonymous identifier our servers assign to your installation so we can deliver the service. It is not linked to your name, email, or phone number.
2.2 Device and app information
Platform (e.g. Android), app version, operating-system version, device model, and the language setting of your device. This is used for compatibility, statistics, and support.
2.3 Connection and diagnostic events
When an App connects to our service we collect technical events about the connection attempt, including: whether it succeeded or failed, a failure category (for example DNS, TCP, TLS, or tunnel problems), how long the connection took, the network type (Wi-Fi or cellular), and which server was used. This is used to operate and improve the service and to diagnose outages.
2.4 Approximate region (derived, not the raw IP address)
When you activate an App or connect, our servers derive your approximate region (country and network carrier) from the originating IP address of that single request. This is used to localize content and to measure service quality. The raw IP address is not written to our databases or logs; it is discarded after the region is determined.
2.5 Device authentication key
A public key generated on your device may be stored by our servers to authenticate your device (so the service cannot be used by someone else). The corresponding private key never leaves your device.
2.6 Crash reports and diagnostics provided by third-party SDKs
Our Apps may use third-party services such as Firebase Crashlytics and GameAnalytics to receive crash reports, app diagnostics, and app session or event data. This may include crash stack traces, app state at the time of a crash, Firebase Installation ID or similar SDK-provided identifiers, device and OS information, app version, and technical usage events needed to understand reliability and improve the service.
2.7 Advertising and monetization data
Our Apps include advertising SDKs such as Google AdMob and may display ads. Advertising providers may collect information such as advertising identifiers, approximate location, device and app information, and ad interaction data in accordance with the provider's privacy policy, your consent where required, and your device settings.
3. Information we do NOT collect
- The content of your traffic, or the websites, apps, domains, or DNS queries you access.
- Your name, email address, or phone number (our services do not require an account).
- Persistent device fingerprint data such as IMEI, Android ID, or MAC address.
- Your precise (GPS) location. We request no location permission.
- Your originating IP address in plain text.
4. How we use information
- To provide, operate, and secure our services.
- To select the best server and keep the service reliable.
- To detect and prevent abuse, fraud, and unauthorized use.
- To understand aggregate usage and improve our Apps.
- To investigate crashes, fix bugs, and improve app stability.
- To respond to your support requests.
5. Third-party services
Our Apps may use the following third-party SDKs and services, which may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:
- GameAnalytics (GameAnalytics ApS) — analytics. It collects app session and event data and technical device/app information. Advertising-ID tracking is disabled. Privacy policy: https://gameanalytics.com/privacy/
- Firebase Crashlytics (Google) — crash reporting and diagnostics. It may collect crash stack traces, app diagnostics, Firebase Installation ID or similar service identifiers, device and OS information, app version, and related technical information needed to detect, investigate, and fix crashes. Privacy and security information: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
- Google AdMob (Google) — advertising. It may collect advertising identifiers, approximate location, device and app information, and ad interaction data to serve and measure ads, subject to your consent where required and your device settings. Privacy and security information: https://developers.google.com/admob/android/privacy
Our Apps include advertising SDKs and may contain ads. The store listing and in-app experience for a specific App should provide additional details where required.
6. Sharing
We do not sell your information. We share it only: (a) with the service providers listed in Section 5, such as GameAnalytics, Firebase Crashlytics, and Google AdMob, for analytics, crash reporting, diagnostics, and advertising-related services; (b) when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of users and the public; and (c) in aggregate, non-identifying form for statistics.
7. Retention
- Connection and diagnostic events: retained for up to 7 days, then automatically deleted.
- Anonymous installation and device identifiers: retained for as long as needed to provide the service; deleted when no longer needed.
- Derived approximate region: stored with the associated event and deleted on the same 7-day cycle.
- Crash reports and third-party analytics, diagnostics, or advertising data: retained according to the retention practices of the relevant provider, such as GameAnalytics, Firebase Crashlytics, or Google AdMob.
8. Security and international transfers
We protect information with encryption in transit (TLS/HTTPS) between our Apps and our servers, together with access controls, and we store only the minimum needed to run the service. Information may be processed on servers located in countries other than your own; where required, we apply appropriate safeguards for such transfers. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work to protect your data and to avoid retaining sensitive values.
9. Children
Our Apps are not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Your choices and rights
Our Apps do not require an account, so there is no sign-up data to manage.
- Stop collection: uninstall the App. This removes the locally stored installation ID and ends all collection.
- Delete your data: to request deletion of the anonymous installation and device identifiers associated with your installation, email us at veryusefulstudio@gmail.com. We will action verified requests within 30 days.
- Third-party services: some analytics, crash, diagnostics, and advertising-related data may also be processed by the providers listed in Section 5 and may be subject to their own retention and deletion processes.
- Your rights: depending on where you live (for example the EEA, the UK, Switzerland, or California), you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your information, to object to processing, and to data portability. California residents also have the right to know what is collected and to opt out of the “sale” of personal information — we do not sell your personal information. To exercise any right, contact us using the email below.
- Legal basis: where required by law, we process information based on your consent and on our legitimate interest in operating and securing the service.
11. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of an App after an update means you accept the revised Policy.
12. Contact us
Freely VPN & Freely Proxy
Email: veryusefulstudio@gmail.com