Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2025 | Last Updated: December 12, 2025

1. Introduction

ApkTrusted ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services (collectively, the "Service").

By accessing or using our Service, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Service.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following categories:

2.1 Information Automatically Collected

When you access our Service, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type and version, screen resolution, and device identifiers
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, referring URL, and actions taken on the Service
  • Usage Data: Search queries, download requests, feature usage patterns, and interaction with content
  • Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level only)

2.2 Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact Information: Email address, name, and other details when you contact us or submit forms
  • Feedback and Communications: Messages, reviews, and other content you submit
  • DMCA Notices: Information provided in copyright infringement reports

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from third-party services, including:

  • Analytics providers
  • Advertising partners
  • Security and fraud prevention services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Service Provision and Improvement

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
  • Process and fulfill download requests
  • Improve, personalize, and expand our Service
  • Understand and analyze usage trends and preferences
  • Develop new features, products, and services

3.2 Communication

  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send administrative information and service updates
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance

3.3 Security and Legal Compliance

  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and other policies
  • Comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests
  • Protect the rights, property, and safety of ApkTrusted and our users

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information. These include:

4.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the Service to function properly:

  • Session Cookies: Maintain your session state during your visit
  • Security Cookies: CSRF protection and authentication tokens
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings (e.g., dark mode preference)

4.2 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service:

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Feature usage and engagement metrics
  • Performance and error tracking

4.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all or certain cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Hosting and infrastructure providers
  • Analytics and monitoring services
  • Content delivery networks (CDNs)
  • Security and fraud prevention services

5.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to:

  • Valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
  • Government requests and investigations
  • Protection of our legal rights and interests
  • Emergency situations involving potential threats to safety

5.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Log Data: Retained for up to 90 days for security and analytics purposes
  • Contact Information: Retained until you request deletion or for as long as needed to address your inquiry
  • Download Records: Temporary files are automatically deleted after processing; metadata may be retained for analytics
  • Legal Compliance: Certain data may be retained longer if required by law

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit
  • Access Controls: Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Security Monitoring: Regular security assessments and monitoring for vulnerabilities
  • Incident Response: Procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 General Rights

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of non-essential data collection and marketing communications

8.2 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to data portability
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

8.3 California Users (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Service does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your privacy preferences through your browser settings and the options described in this Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.