To better protect your rights, please read the “Vortix Privacy Policy” carefully.
Vortix (including the services provided by products such as the App) is developed and operated by us. We place great importance on protecting users’ (hereinafter “you”) personal information and privacy. When you use Vortix, we will collect, use, store, and share the relevant personal information. To present how we process your personal information, we hereby formulate the “Vortix Privacy Policy” (hereinafter “Privacy Policy”). We commit to handle your personal information strictly in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy will help you understand the following:
How we collect and use your personal information
How we retain your personal information
How we share, transfer, and publicly disclose your personal information
How third-party products or services obtain your personal information
How we protect your personal information
How you manage your personal information
How we handle personal information of minors
How this Privacy Policy is updated
How to contact us
During your use of Vortix, we collect your personal information in the following ways:
To ensure the normal operation of Vortix and optimize the service experience, we collect basic information such as device model, operating system, unique device identifier (e.g., the Android ID or Advertising ID on Android devices; the IDFA identifier on iOS devices), IP address, software version number, the method, type, and status of the network you connect to, network quality data, device accelerators (e.g., gravity-sensing devices), operation logs, and service log information, etc.
When you register a Vortix account, we need to collect your username information to help you complete the cloud sync account registration and provide the cloud sync service normally.
When you use cloud services, we need to collect your current bookmarks, scripts, ad-blocking subscription rules, and project settings to support cross-device data synchronization.
When you use the QR code scanning feature, we will request camera permission. To improve scanning accuracy, we will use the device’s gravity and accelerometer sensor information to identify the device’s portrait/landscape orientation.
When you use the download feature, we will request storage permission to save files, and request notification permission to display download progress notification(s).
To expand functionality, we collect software list information locally (stored only on the device), WebView version information, and detect available third-party downloaders/players for your selection.
When Vortix receives sharing information or you paste text, it will access the clipboard locally to extract links/keywords (it does not collect the clipboard content).
| Device permission | Purpose | Asked? | Can the user disable it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network permission | Access websites | No | Yes |
| Storage permission | Download files, save images | Yes | Yes |
| Camera permission | Scan QR codes, authorize web pages to use the camera | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone permission | Authorize web pages to use the microphone | Yes | Yes |
| Location permission | Provide location information to websites | Yes | Yes |
| Request install-app permission | Ensure the installation package installs properly | Yes | Yes |
| View installed apps permission | Respond to website requests to open an app and to external downloads | No | Yes |
| Notification permission | Display download progress | Yes | Yes |
Use information as agreed for the purposes of providing services. During the service period, the information will continue to be used; after you cancel your account, it will be deleted. Statistics after de-identification may be shared (excluding identity information).
According to relevant laws, regulations, and national standards, the following circumstances do not require authorization or consent:
Performing statutory obligations;
National security / defense security;
Public security / public health / major public interest;
Criminal investigation / litigation, etc.;
Safeguarding major lawful interests;
Personal information subjects disclose their information themselves;
Necessary for signing or performing contracts;
Obtained through lawful publicly available channels;
Maintaining secure and stable operation of the services.
We retain information for the shortest period required to achieve the purposes and for compliance with legal requirements. After the retention period expires, we delete it or anonymize it. In principle, the information is stored within mainland China. Exceptions include:
Legal provisions;
Obtaining your explicit authorization;
You actively request overseas services.
We entrust third-party service providers to provide technical and data analysis support, and they are bound by this policy.
With your authorization;
As required by laws, regulations, or by directives from competent authorities.
In principle, we do not transfer. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy liquidation, we will notify you and require the new holder to continue to comply with this policy.
Without an agreed arrangement or a legal requirement, we do not publicly disclose.
The circumstances listed in “Part I (4)” do not require authorization.
The information you voluntarily disclose is your own responsibility. De-identified data does not require additional notice.
Vortix will not use any third-party SDKs and will not share your personal information with any third party.
We take reasonable measures such as network isolation and data encryption to protect the security of information. If a security incident occurs, we will, in accordance with applicable laws, notify you of the incident details, remediation measures, and preventive recommendations through application push notifications, emails, and other means.
Through operations in [Menu] - [Settings] - [General] - [Sync].
By canceling your account or contacting us (see Article 4).
By changing device permission settings or contacting us to withdraw authorization (some features may be restricted).
Through operations in [Menu] - [Settings] - [General] - [Sync] - [Cancel Account]. After cancellation, the information will be deleted or anonymized.
Identity verification is required. In principle, it is free of charge. Repeated/unreasonable requests may be subject to charges or rejection.
The circumstances listed in “Part I (4)” may not be able to be responded to.
If you are under 14 years old, you need the authorization and consent of a guardian. If you are between 14 and under 18 years old, consent may be provided by a guardian or by yourself. Guardians should pay attention to how minors use the service. If you have any questions, please contact us through official channels.
The updated content will be published on the page. For major changes (such as changes to the service model or changes in how rights are exercised, etc.), we will notify you in a prominent manner. Without your consent, we will not reduce your rights.
If you have any questions or complaints, please contact us through the official channels designated by us. In general, we will respond within fifteen working days.