Privacy Policy

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to the Sesame VPN Android application, related remote configuration service pages, and associated network services required to operate the app. By downloading, installing, launching, using, or updating Sesame VPN, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

2. Developer and Contact Information

The name of this application is Sesame VPN. Privacy-related inquiries may be submitted through the app store listing, the product website, or other public contact channels associated with Sesame VPN.

3. Types of Information We May Process

Depending on the features you use, Sesame VPN may access, process, or temporarily use the following categories of information:

1) Node and connection configuration, such as server address, port, path, and protocol-related parameters. 2) Basic network request information required to establish connections, fetch remote configuration, or verify service availability. 3) Device and app runtime status, such as app version, network state, connection state, error state, and foreground VPN service state. 4) Diagnostic data you actively trigger, such as DNS, TCP, TLS, and WebSocket latency test results. 5) Information processed by third-party services within their own scope, such as advertising, in-app purchases, app distribution, and app updates.

4. How We Use Information

We may use relevant information for the following purposes:

1) To provide VPN connectivity, traffic forwarding, and remote configuration synchronization. 2) To keep the app functioning properly, including startup, connection, reconnection, status display, and version update prompts. 3) To perform diagnostics and troubleshooting actions that you actively initiate. 4) To provide features you choose to use, such as ad display, rewarded time, and subscription purchases. 5) To support security, compliance, fraud prevention, abuse prevention, and operational integrity.

5. How We Share Information

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

1) When interacting with cloud hosting, content delivery, network access, or configuration service providers is required for the app's core functionality. 2) When third-party platforms such as Google Play or Google Mobile Ads are involved in app distribution, updates, purchases, or advertising. 3) When required by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or lawful government request. 4) In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset transfer, subject to applicable legal requirements.

6. Third-Party Services

Sesame VPN may currently integrate with or rely on the following third-party services:

1) Cloudflare Pages / Functions, for site hosting, remote configuration delivery, and related network services. 2) Google Play, for app distribution, updates, and subscription purchases. 3) Google Mobile Ads (AdMob), for banner ads and rewarded ad features. These third parties may process certain data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect relevant information. These may include HTTPS or other modern encrypted transport where appropriate, minimizing unnecessary data handling, limiting exposure scope, and keeping diagnostics local to the device whenever possible instead of uploading them automatically.

8. Data Retention and Deletion

Sesame VPN may store necessary configuration data locally on your device so it can be reused on later launches. Remote configuration synchronization may overwrite locally stored node configuration. Unless otherwise stated, local logs and diagnostic results that you actively generate remain on your device until they are overwritten, the app data is cleared, or the app is uninstalled.

If future versions of the app introduce accounts or cloud persistence, we may update this policy to describe the applicable retention periods, deletion methods, and account deletion process.

9. Permissions and Sensitive Data

To provide connectivity, foreground service notifications, and VPN functionality, the app may request permissions such as internet access, network state access, notifications, and foreground service-related permissions. We do not request sensitive permissions for purposes unrelated to the app's core functionality, and we do not sell personal or sensitive user data.

10. Children and Minors

If you are a minor, please review and use the app under the guidance of a parent or legal guardian. Where applicable law imposes higher standards for children's or minors' data, we will comply with those requirements.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in app functionality, third-party services, applicable law, or compliance requirements. Updated versions will be published on this page and become effective upon posting.

12. Privacy Requests and Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or any privacy-related request, please contact us through the public contact details provided on the Sesame VPN app store listing, product website, or other official support channels.