This Privacy Policy outlines how Connectix VPN ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information of users ("you" or "your") who use the Connectix VPN application ("the App"). By using the App, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
At Connectix, we prioritize the security and privacy of our users. Here's an overview of the information we collect:
a. Data Collection:
We maintain customer information based on the details provided by you during the order placement process and while delivering our services. We only collect personal information that is necessary and relevant. The types of information we collect include login details, website usage information, third-party data, and other pertinent details. This information is sourced directly from you, our service providers, or the website, and is solely related to the delivery and performance of our services.
b. Account Information:
To access Connectix VPN services, enter your purchased username and password. We do not offer in-app or digital registration. The account creation process only requires an email address, and we do not receive or store any other personal information.
c. Crash Reports:
To enhance the troubleshooting and improvement of Connectix VPN, users have the option to provide feedback within the app. We recommend refraining from sharing personally identifiable information in your feedback. However, if you would like our team to follow up with you or assist with troubleshooting, you can share your email address or Telegram username through the in-app feedback form. In the event of a Connectix VPN crash or fatal exception, or if you manually send feedback through the app, the following information will be shared with us:
- Unique Random ID for Device and Report
- User's connected country
- Date and time of the crash/exception
- Operating system name and version
- Mobile Phone model (if applicable)
- Browser (if applicable)
- Connectix VPN version and build number
- Usage Information of Connectix VPN Service
d. Payment Information:
At present, we do not have an online payment gateway for subscription purchases within the app. To use your subscription, enter your purchased username and password. We do not collect or store any payment information within the app or our systems digitally.
e. Usage Information of Connectix VPN Application:
When using our services, we collect usage data such as the amount of data transferred per hour and the country from which you connect. However, we do not collect information regarding the specific websites you visit, services you access, your online activity, or your IP address assigned by your internet service provider.
f. Usage Information of Connectix VPN Website:
Our website uses "cookies," a technology that installs information on a user's computer to recognize future visits. This information may include the date and time of website access, the internet address from which you directly linked to our website, the IP address assigned by your internet service provider, and details about your operating system and browser. Cookies enhance the convenience and functionality of our website, enabling personalized content and facilitating a seamless browsing experience. You have the option to decline cookies if your browser allows, but please note that this may impact your website usage and access to certain features.
Use of Information
a. Service Provision:
We use the collected personal information to provide, maintain, and improve the App's functionality, including user account management, customer support, and software updates.
b. Connection Optimization:
We analyze connection data, such as server load, and latency, to optimize VPN server selection and improve overall performance and reliability.
c. Communication:
We may use your provided contact information to communicate important service-related updates, announcements, and promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving promotional communications.
d. Aggregated Analytics:
We may analyze and aggregate usage data to gain insights into the overall usage patterns and trends of the App. This aggregated information does not personally identify you and is used for statistical purposes.
e. Legal Compliance:
We may disclose personal information if required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests. We may also disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, as well as the rights, privacy, safety, or property of our users and the public.
Data Retention
a. Retention Period:
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
b. Connection Data:
Connection data is typically retained for a limited period and then anonymized or aggregated for statistical analysis purposes.
Information Security
a. Measures:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure data storage, and access controls.
b. Security Limitations:
While we strive to protect your personal information, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Service Providers
Respecting your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of the personal information you provide. Any disclosure of such information will strictly adhere to the guidelines outlined in this Policy, ensuring the privacy and security of your personal data.
At Connectix, we prioritize the protection of your personal information. We do not engage in the sale, rental, or leasing of any personal data collected from you to third parties. However, there may be instances where we disclose or share personal information with authorized employees, agents, affiliates, and service providers, strictly for the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. This includes cases where disclosure is necessary to fulfill product or service orders, respond to offers provided by us, or engage trusted service providers such as Google for web analytics, the Google Play store, and Google Firebase debugging services, as well as Sentry for addressing user feedback and resolving any service-related crashes. Rest assured, we maintain stringent measures to ensure the confidentiality and security of your information when shared with authorized parties.
Within our website and email communications, we may include hyperlinks directing you to third-party websites. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for the privacy practices or content found on these external websites. These linked websites are independently maintained by third parties. We provide these links solely for your convenience and as a reference. Connectix does not have any control or authority over the information, software, products, or services featured on these third-party websites. The inclusion of a link to a website does not indicate our endorsement of the services provided, nor does it imply our endorsement of the website's content or its sponsoring organization.
Prohibited Uses
Reselling our Services is strictly prohibited, and you are not authorized to sublicense, sell, transfer, assign, distribute, or commercially exploit the Services or any Connectix Content provided by us to any third party. Furthermore, you acknowledge and agree that neither you nor any other user(s) whom you grant access to our Services will engage in illegal or malicious activities, including but not limited to the following:
- Engaging in unlawful, harmful, or objectionable conduct, including activities that may constitute criminal offenses, civil liabilities, intellectual property infringement, disclosure of private or personal matters of individuals.
- Using, storing, sharing, hosting, copying, distributing, displaying, publishing, transmitting, or sending offensive, inflammatory, hateful, defamatory, discriminatory, obscene, abusive, invasive of privacy, or otherwise objectionable content.
- Exploiting, possessing, producing, receiving, transporting, or distributing illegal content, including sexually explicit depictions of children.
- Sending spam or unsolicited messages in violation of applicable laws.
- Uploading, emailing, posting, providing access to, or transmitting materials containing software viruses, worms, Trojan Horses, or any other code designed to interrupt, destroy, alter, or limit the functionality of computer software, hardware, or telecommunications equipment.
- Interfering with or disrupting our Services, affiliated or linked sites, or networks connected to or accessible through our website, including attempting to disrupt access for other users, engaging in denial of service attacks, spamming, crashing, or mail-bombing.
- Hacking or circumventing system features, including decryption, decompiling, disassembling, or reverse engineering any part of our Services.
- Obtaining or attempting to obtain material or information through unauthorized means.
- Unauthorized use of another user's account or creation of a false identity.
- Unauthorized access to data, systems, or networks, including probing, scanning, testing for vulnerabilities, or breaching security measures without written consent.
- Collecting, using, storing, or disclosing personal information about other users without their consent if prohibited by applicable law.
- Violating or encouraging the violation of any applicable local, provincial, federal law, and regulations.
We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards such activities, and any violation may result in immediate termination of your access to our Services.
Consent
By using the Connectix VPN app and sharing your personal information with us, you grant your explicit consent for the collection, utilization, storage, and disclosure of said information in accordance with the purposes outlined in this Policy. However, you retain the right to withdraw your consent for the collection, utilization, storage, and disclosure of your personal information at any time. To exercise this right, kindly reach out to us via email at connectix@yandex.com. Please note that withdrawing your consent may impact your ability to continue utilizing our services.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our information practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy within the App or through other means.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at connectix@yandex.com. By using the Connectix VPN App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Thank you for taking the time to understand your privacy.