Privacy Policy

Effective Date: This Privacy Policy is effective upon your access to and use of the App.

By using this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes how StableWay VPN (“the App”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our application. We are committed to handling information in a transparent, reasonable, and limited manner, strictly for providing and maintaining the service.

1.Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate, maintain, and improve the App.

1.1 Device Information

• We may collect basic device-related information, including but not limited to:
• Device model
• Operating system version
• System language and region settings
• Application version

This information is used to ensure compatibility, diagnose issues, and improve performance.

1.2 Usage and Diagnostic Information

• We may collect limited usage and diagnostic data, such as:
• App performance status
• Connection success or failure indicators
• Crash logs and error reports
• Basic operational metrics

This data helps us monitor service stability and resolve technical issues.

1.3 Connection Information

• During VPN operation, we may process limited connection-related data, including:
• VPN session duration
• Selected server or node
• Connection timestamps

This information is required solely to provide network services and maintain system functionality.

We do not record or inspect browsing content, visited websites, DNS requests, traffic payloads, or online communications.

1.4 Permissions and Data Usage

To ensure proper functionality, service stability, and compliance with platform requirements, the App may request access to certain system permissions related to device environment and approximate location context.

Such access is used solely for the following purposes:

• Determining the appropriate server or network routing based on regional availability
• Supporting core VPN connection functionality and background service continuity
• Enhancing connection stability, performance optimization, and error prevention
• Preventing misuse, abuse, or abnormal connection behavior
• Ensuring compatibility with operating system requirements and app distribution policies

The App does not use this information to identify precise user location, track real-time movement, or build user profiles. Location-related data, where applicable, is processed in a limited, non-continuous, and non-personally identifiable manner, strictly for operational purposes.

No location data is used for advertising, analytics profiling, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2.App Permissions and Their Purpose

To ensure proper VPN functionality and comply with Android system requirements, the App requests the following permissions. All permissions are used strictly for functional and operational purposes only.

2.1 Network Permissions

• android.permission.INTERNET

Required to establish VPN connections and transmit network data.

• android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Used to detect network connectivity status to ensure proper VPN operation.

• android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

Used to determine Wi-Fi connectivity and improve connection stability.

• android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE

Used to safely manage network connections during VPN connect and disconnect operations.

2.2 Foreground Service Permissions

• android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE

Required to run the VPN service continuously in the foreground.

• android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED

Used to maintain VPN service operation under system-restricted conditions.

• android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE

Required for VPN-specific network service scenarios to ensure uninterrupted connectivity.

These permissions are essential for VPN applications to function properly on Android devices.

2.3 Notification Permission

• android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

Used to display VPN connection status, service alerts, and system-required notifications.

The App does not use notifications for advertising purposes.

2.4 Permission Usage Principles

• Permissions are used only for core VPN functionality
• No precise location data is collected
• No background tracking is performed
• No user profiling or advertising use
• No permission data is sold or shared for marketing

3.Information We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or process:

• Names, email addresses, phone numbers
• Payment or financial information
• Browsing history, download history, or communication content
• DNS query logs
• Behavioral tracking data or user profiling information

The App is not designed to identify individual users or track personal online activities.

4.How We Use Information

Information collected is used strictly for the following purposes:

• Operating and maintaining the App
• Improving service performance and reliability
• Diagnosing errors and resolving technical problems
• Enhancing user experience and interface stability
• Maintaining system integrity and network security

We do not use collected information for advertising profiling or unauthorized analytics purposes.

5.Third-Party Services

The App may integrate limited third-party services to support its operation, such as:

• Analytics services for performance measurement
• Crash reporting tools for stability monitoring
• These third parties may process non-personally identifiable data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We do not share personally identifiable information or user online activity data with any third party.

6.Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security practices are continuously reviewed and improved to align with industry standards.

7.Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide and maintain the service.

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized using reasonable technical methods.

8.Legal Basis and User Responsibility

• The App functions solely as a network transmission and connection management tool.
• We do not monitor, control, or influence how users access third-party websites, services, or content.
• Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of the App complies with applicable local laws and regulations.

9.Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the App shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from or related to:

• Network interruptions, connection failures, or performance variations caused by user network conditions, device limitations, or third-party services
• Improper or unauthorized use of the App
• Service disruptions resulting from force majeure events, including but not limited to natural disasters, cyber incidents, or government actions
• Risks associated with accessing third-party websites, content, or services through the App
• Consequences arising from illegal or non-compliant use of the App

10.Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in functionality, legal requirements, or operational practices.

Updated versions will be made available within the App or on relevant pages. Continued use of the App indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

11.Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: salhqtan473@gmail.com