Privacy Policy for VaultLine Passwords

1. Data Ownership and Encryption

VaultLine Passwords is a local-first application.

• No Personal Vault Data Collection: We do not collect, store, or have access to your passwords, usernames, or any data you save within the app.
• Local Storage: Your data is stored in an encrypted vault file (.dat) located on your device at a path chosen by you.
• Encryption: All data is encrypted using your Master Password. We do not store your Master Password on any servers. If you lose your Master Password, we cannot recover your data.

2. Third-Party Services and Data Collection

While the app itself does not collect your personal information, we use third-party services that may collect data:

A. Google AdMob (Advertising)

• The app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob.
• AdMob may collect and use unique identifiers (such as the Android Advertising ID) and device information to show relevant ads.
• Ad Removal: Users have the option to remove ads through an in-app feature. Once ads are removed, AdMob data collection for advertising purposes ceases.

B. Firebase Analytics / Google Analytics

• We use Google Analytics for Firebase to understand how users interact with the app (e.g., screen views, feature usage) to improve the user experience.
• This data is anonymized and does not include your encrypted passwords or vault content.

3. Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

• Storage/Media Access: Required to create, read, and update your encrypted vault file on your device.
• Internet Access: Required to load advertisements and send anonymous analytics data.

4. Data Security

Because your data is stored locally on your device and encrypted with your Master Password, the security of your information depends on:

• The strength of your Master Password.
• The security of your physical device.
• How you manage your vault file (e.g., if you manually move it to another device).

5. Children’s Privacy

VaultLine Passwords does not knowingly collect any personal identifiable information from children under 13. Since we do not store vault data on our servers, we have no way of accessing user-generated content.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. You are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. Changes are effective immediately after they are posted.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

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