Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how ShieldConnect ("we", "us", or "our") handles your information. Our primary goal is to provide a secure and private VPN experience.

2. Data Collection & Usage

While we maintain a strict no-logs policy for your VPN traffic (meaning we do not record the websites you visit or your data content), the application collects certain information to ensure service functionality and support our free model:

• Coarse Location: We use your approximate location (derived from IP address) for service optimization and to show relevant localized advertisements. This data may be linked to your identity.
• Identifiers: We collect User IDs and Device Identifiers (such as IDFA/AAID) to manage traffic quotas, provide rewards, and for advertising personalization.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymized app interaction data and advertisement performance metrics (views, clicks) to improve app performance and service quality.

3. Advertising and Tracking

ShieldConnect uses data for Tracking purposes. We use device identifiers to track your activity across apps and websites owned by other companies for targeted advertising and advertising measurement via our partners (Google AdMob).

4. Third-Party Services

Our application integrates the following third-party SDKs:

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements and managing reward traffic.
• Firebase (Google): For app analytics, crash reporting, and infrastructure support.

These third parties may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

5. Information Security

We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data while it is in transit. We implement strict security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the application's support channels.