Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how YouTube Vanced collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our application.

Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Version 2.0

Privacy at a Glance

What data we collect and what we don't

Personal Information

Names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses

Not Collected

Device Information

Device model, Android version, app version

Collected

Usage Analytics

Anonymous app usage patterns and performance data

Collected

Location Data

GPS coordinates, location history, or geolocation

Not Collected

Google Account Data

Login credentials, YouTube history, or personal data

Not Collected

Crash Reports

Anonymous technical data when the app crashes

Collected

Detailed Privacy Information

Click on any section to learn more

Information You Provide

  • Contact information when you reach out to our support team
  • Feedback and bug reports you submit through our forms
  • Community forum posts and comments (if applicable)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Device information (model, Android version, screen resolution)
  • App usage statistics and crash reports (anonymized)
  • Installation and update information

Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Your Google account credentials or personal login information
  • Your YouTube viewing history or personal data
  • Location data or GPS coordinates
  • Contacts, photos, or other personal files on your device

Primary Uses

  • Provide technical support and customer service
  • Improve app functionality and fix bugs
  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
  • Communicate important updates and security notices

Analytics and Improvement

  • Monitor app performance and stability
  • Identify and resolve technical issues
  • Understand feature usage to guide development
  • Ensure compatibility across different devices

We Do NOT Share Your Data With

  • Third-party advertisers or marketing companies
  • Data brokers or analytics companies
  • Social media platforms
  • Government agencies (except when legally required)

Limited Sharing Scenarios

  • Anonymous crash reports to improve app stability
  • Aggregated usage statistics (no personal identification)
  • Legal compliance when required by law
  • Protection of our rights and safety of users

Security Measures

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls and authentication for our systems
  • Secure development practices and code reviews

Data Retention

  • Support tickets: Retained for 2 years for quality assurance
  • Crash reports: Automatically deleted after 90 days
  • Usage analytics: Aggregated data retained indefinitely
  • Account data: Deleted immediately upon request

Access and Control

  • Request access to any personal data we have about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Opt-out of non-essential data collection

Data Portability

  • Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Transfer your data to another service provider
  • Receive a copy of all data associated with your account

Website Cookies

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies to understand website usage (optional)
  • No advertising or tracking cookies
  • You can disable cookies in your browser settings

App Tracking

  • No cross-app tracking or profiling
  • No integration with advertising networks
  • Anonymous usage analytics only (opt-out available)
  • No location tracking or device fingerprinting

Services We Use

  • GitHub for code hosting and issue tracking
  • Discord for community support and communication
  • Telegram for announcements and updates
  • Anonymous crash reporting services

Third-Party Privacy

  • Each service has its own privacy policy
  • We do not control third-party data practices
  • Links to third-party privacy policies are provided
  • Use of third-party services is optional

Age Restrictions

  • YouTube Vanced is not intended for children under 13
  • We do not knowingly collect data from children
  • Parents should supervise their children's app usage
  • Contact us if you believe we have collected child data

Parental Controls

  • Parents can request deletion of child data
  • Parental consent required for users under 18
  • Educational resources for safe app usage
  • Reporting mechanisms for inappropriate content

Exercise Your Rights

Take control of your privacy and data

Access Your Data

Request a copy of all data we have about you

Delete Your Data

Permanently remove your data from our systems

Update Information

Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

Contact Privacy Team

Get help with privacy questions or concerns

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We'll notify you of any significant changes through the app or our website.

How We Notify You

  • In-app notifications for major changes
  • Website banner announcements
  • Email notifications (if provided)
  • Community forum posts

Your Options

  • Continue using the app (acceptance)
  • Contact us with questions or concerns
  • Request data deletion before changes
  • Uninstall the app if you disagree
Contact Privacy Team