Foxar Browser Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your information when you use Foxar Browser (hereinafter referred to as "the Application"). It also outlines your rights under applicable data protection laws and the mechanisms we have in place to protect your privacy.

By using this Application, you acknowledge and consent to the data processing practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please refrain from installing or using the Application.

Collection and Use of Your Personal Data

Automatically Collected Usage Logs and Device Information

When you use the Application, the system automatically generates and collects anonymized usage logs for the purposes of service maintenance and troubleshooting. This includes:

Network addresses, records of feature access, access timestamps, session duration, device identifiers, and diagnostic error information;

Crash logs: In the event of an application crash or unexpected interruption, we record the circumstances of the failure, the affected module, and specific error details to help us identify defects and fix software issues;

Basic device information: Device model, operating system name, system version, etc.

To continuously improve the product experience, we utilize statistical tools solely for stability monitoring and version comparison experiments. These tools do not access your browsing content. The data collected includes:

Screen specifications and device model;

Operating system name, version, time zone, and system language;

Application package name, version number, build version, and the names and versions of integrated SDKs.

Local Data Generated by Application Features

Browsing history, bookmarks, search history, website cookies, and cached files are stored locally on your device by default and are not uploaded to our servers. You may clear this local data at any time.

l QR Code Scanning: This feature requires access to your camera and is used exclusively for scanning QR codes. The results are not automatically uploaded; it is entirely up to you whether or not to visit the linked content.

l Utility Modules: Data related to these features is processed and stored locally on your device; no operational data is transmitted to our servers.

l Weather and News Cards: News and weather data are provided by third-party partners. We may deliver content based on your IP-based location or a city you have manually selected; we do not continuously track your real-time location.

Purpose of Data Use and Information Sharing Rules

Except as otherwise provided in this policy, we will not sell or transfer your personal information to unrelated third parties.

We process the data we collect for the following legitimate purposes:

Ensuring the stable operation of core services and compatibility across various device models and operating systems;

Receiving and following up on feedback or inquiries submitted by you;

Troubleshooting application errors, fixing vulnerabilities, and optimizing feature layout and user interaction based on usage behavior;

Identifying abnormal access patterns and protecting against security risks such as malicious websites or phishing links;

Analyzing feature usage to support the development of new versions and features;

Generating anonymized, aggregated statistics in compliance with regulatory requirements—such data cannot be used to identify individual users.

We share information only in the following limited scenarios:

1. Service Partners: We may share necessary, anonymized usage data with operations and analytics service providers for the purpose of service monitoring and performance analysis. As this application relies on advertising revenue to sustain its operations, it integrates third-party advertising services.

2. Advertising Partners: Advertising service providers may use device identifiers to deliver advertisements and optimize ad performance. We will never share your private, personal content with these advertising partners.

You may disable personalized ad tracking via your device’s system privacy settings. Doing so will stop the delivery of targeted advertisements based on your device profile, though you may still see generic advertisements.

3. Data Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to track application usage trends. This tool collects information regarding your device, region, and usage behavior to help us optimize our product. Google may use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

4. Content Partners: To provide you with services such as weather updates or news, we may share location (city) information with the relevant third-party data providers.

Data Retention

We retain server-side logs and statistical data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. In cases where the law mandates retention, or where it is required for dispute resolution or the fulfillment of contractual obligations, we may extend the retention period in accordance with legal requirements.

Logs used for internal product analysis are generally kept for a short period; retention may be extended only when necessary for security enhancements, feature optimization, or to comply with legal mandates.

Data stored locally on your device—such as browsing history, bookmarks, and cache—remains entirely under your control, and you may delete it at any time.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not disclose your data arbitrarily. Such disclosure occurs only in the following limited circumstances:

- Business Mergers, Acquisitions, or Asset Disposals: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of assets, your data may be transferred as part of those assets. We will notify you—via an in-app pop-up or email—prior to any such transfer, informing you of the receiving entity and any changes to our privacy policy.

- Legal and Law Enforcement Requirements: Upon receipt of a valid and lawful request from a competent authority, we will comply with legal requirements by providing the necessary information—limited to the minimum extent required—to assist with investigations or public safety efforts.

Data Security Safeguards

We employ a range of administrative and technical measures—such as access controls, encryption during transmission, and access auditing—to protect data stored on our servers, thereby reducing the risk of information leakage, tampering, or unauthorized access.

Please note, however, that no mechanism for internet transmission or electronic storage can guarantee absolute security; therefore, we cannot promise zero risk. We encourage you to keep your devices secure, exercise caution when scanning QR codes or clicking on web links, and join us in mitigating potential information security risks.

Your Rights Under the GDPR

We fully respect your data protection rights and are committed to upholding your statutory rights in strict accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This section applies to users residing in the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).

If you are subject to the GDPR, you have the following rights:

1. Right of Access: You have the right to confirm whether we are processing your personal data, to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you, and to obtain details regarding how that data is processed.

2. Right to Rectification: If the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct such inaccuracies or complete the missing information.

3. Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Under certain legal conditions, you may request that we delete the personal data we hold about you.

4. Right to Restriction of Processing: In specific circumstances defined by law, you have the right to request that we temporarily cease the processing of your personal data. 5. Right to Data Portability: For personal data processed by automated means based on your consent or a contract, you have the right to request that we provide such data to you in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, or, where technically feasible, to have it transmitted directly to another data controller of your choosing.

6. Right to Object: When we process data based on our legitimate interests, you may object to such processing on grounds relating to your particular situation. You also have the right to object at any time to the use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes.

7. Right to Withdraw Consent: Where our data processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Such withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of any processing conducted based on your consent prior to the withdrawal; however, please note that certain features relying on such consent may no longer function as intended following the withdrawal.

8. Right to Lodge a Complaint: If you believe that our data processing activities violate the GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection supervisory authority in the European Economic Area (EEA) jurisdiction where you reside.

How to Exercise Your Rights

You may submit a request to exercise your rights via the contact email address provided at the end of this document. To ensure the security of your information, we will verify your identity before processing your request, and we will respond within the statutory timeframes stipulated by the GDPR.

Children’s Privacy

This application is intended for adult users and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal identification information from minors. If a guardian discovers that a minor has submitted information to us, please contact us; once verified, we will delete the relevant data as soon as possible.

Third-Party Links

This browser allows access to external websites; search results, news cards, and redirects via QR code scanning may lead you to third-party platforms. Such third-party websites maintain their own independent privacy policies, which are not governed by this policy. We assume no responsibility for the information collection or privacy practices of these third-party sites; we recommend that you review the respective privacy statements of those websites.

Updates to the Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business operations or applicable laws and regulations. Updated versions will be posted on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to submit a request concerning your data rights, please email us at: [email protected]. We will respond to you as soon as possible.