Verve Browser Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Verve Browser (hereinafter referred to as "this Application") is developed by Highcredit Nigeria Limited (hereinafter referred to as "we"). We are committed to providing users with secure and efficient web browsing services. We attach great importance to user privacy protection and strictly comply with the Google Play Developer Policies, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and relevant regional privacy laws and regulations.

This Privacy Policy is intended to clearly inform you about how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information, as well as the rights you have regarding your personal information and how to exercise control over it. By using this Application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to any terms of this Policy, please do not use this Application.

We may adjust this Policy in accordance with functional updates or changes in laws and regulations. The updated Policy will be published on the "Settings - Privacy Policy" page within the Application, and the "Last Updated Date" will be revised accordingly. If the updated content involves changes to core privacy rights and interests (such as expansion of the scope of information collection or modification of the purpose of use), we will notify you via an in-application pop-up. Your continued use of this Application will be deemed as acceptance of the revised Policy.

2. Types and Methods of Information Collected

We adhere to the principle of "collecting only what is necessary" when gathering information. All information collection is for the purpose of ensuring the normal operation of functions or meeting your personalized needs, as detailed below:

2.1 Necessary Information (No Additional Authorization Required)

To ensure the normal operation of the basic functions of the browser, we only collect the following necessary information, which does not include content that can directly identify an individual:

  1. Device Information: Device model, operating system version, Android ID (an identifier that cannot be used to identify an individual), browser kernel version, network type (Wi-Fi/mobile data), and device screen resolution;
    Purpose: To adapt to different device environments, fix technical faults, optimize service stability, and ensure smooth operation of browsing functions.
  2. Basic Browsing Data: Webpage loading status, visited domain names, page response time, and crash logs;
    Purpose: To analyze performance issues, improve webpage loading speed, and enhance compatibility.

2.2 Optional Information (Requires Your Active Authorization)

If you choose to use the following extended functions, we may collect corresponding information. You can disable authorization at any time in "Application Settings - Privacy Permissions", and disabling authorization will not affect the basic browsing functions:

  1. Bookmarks and Browsing History: By default, they are only stored on your local device; you can access and manage them by binding an account, and we cannot decrypt or view this information.
  2. Search History: Generated only when you use the built-in search function of the Application. By default, it is saved locally and can be manually deleted.
  3. Download and Cache Data: Downloaded files and webpage caches (such as images and scripts) generated during browsing are only stored on your local device. We will not actively upload this data, and you can delete it at any time.

2.3 Third-Party Information Collection

This Application may integrate third-party tools/services that have passed compliance certification. Third parties may collect a small amount of information based on service needs, as detailed below (third-party behaviors are subject to their own privacy policies):

  1. Third-Party Plugins/Extensions: This Application supports the installation of browser plugins that comply with Google Play regulations. The information collection behavior of plugins is the sole responsibility of the plugin developers and has no connection with this Application. It is recommended that you read the plugin's privacy policy before installation.

We have required all cooperating third parties to strictly protect user information security and prohibit them from using the collected information for purposes unrelated to the services.

3. Purposes of Information Use

We only use the collected information within the scope of the following legitimate purposes and will not use it for purposes other than those stated in this Policy. Without your explicit consent, we will not arbitrarily expand the scope of use:

  1. Provide and maintain basic browsing services to ensure the normal operation of the Application's functions;
  2. Optimize product performance (such as fixing crash issues, improving loading speed, and enhancing compatibility);
  3. Provide personalized functions (such as bookmark synchronization and password autofill) to meet customized needs;
  4. Analyze the usage of the Application to develop new functions that meet user needs (such as privacy protection tools);
  5. Send important notifications (such as security update reminders and account anomaly alerts) to ensure your usage security.

4. Information Storage and Protection

4.1 Storage Methods and Duration

  1. Locally Stored Information (such as bookmarks and local browsing history): Stored on your device. The storage duration is controlled by you, and you can manually delete it at any time.
  2. Necessary Information (such as device information and crash logs): Retained for a reasonable period necessary to achieve the purpose of collection (generally no more than 90 days). After the expiration, it will be automatically anonymized (identifiers that can be linked to an individual will be deleted).

4.2 Security Protection Measures

We adopt industry-leading technologies and management measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or tampering:

  1. Data Transmission Encryption: All data is transmitted via the HTTPS protocol, and cloud-synced data adopts end-to-end encryption to prevent interception during transmission;
  2. Storage Encryption: Sensitive information (such as passwords) is stored with AES-256 encryption. The cloud synchronization key can only be obtained by you through account verification, and we cannot decrypt it;
  3. Access Control: Strictly restrict internal personnel's access rights to user information. Only authorized personnel can access the information within the necessary scope, and all access behaviors are fully recorded;
  4. Security Audits and Updates: Conduct regular security vulnerability scans and penetration tests, promptly fix potential risks, and continuously update security protection mechanisms.

In the event of information leakage caused by factors beyond our control (such as force majeure or cyber attacks), we will immediately activate the emergency response plan, take remedial measures, and notify you and the regulatory authorities in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

5. Information Disclosure and Sharing

We promise not to sell or rent your personal information to any third party. Except for the following circumstances, we will not disclose or share your personal information:

  1. Obtaining your explicit written consent;
  2. Complying with laws, regulations, or judicial/administrative orders, and responding to legal requirements such as court subpoenas and search warrants;
  3. Protecting our legitimate rights and interests, intellectual property rights, or user rights and interests, and responding to emergency situations such as fraud and security threats;
  4. Sharing with service providers: Only provide the minimum scope of information necessary for them to perform their services, and the service providers have signed strict confidentiality agreements prohibiting them from using the information for other purposes;
  5. In the event of business changes such as company mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcy liquidation: If information transfer is involved, we will notify you in advance, and the transferee must continue to comply with the provisions of this Privacy Policy.

6. User Rights and Control Methods

In accordance with relevant privacy laws and regulations, you have the following rights, which can be exercised through the in-application settings or by contacting us:

  1. Right of Access: Query the personal information stored in this Application (such as bookmarks, browsing history, and collected device information);
  2. Right of Correction: Apply for correction if there are errors in your personal information;
  3. Right of Deletion: Delete locally stored personal information at any time, or apply for account cancellation (all associated data will be completely deleted after cancellation);
  4. Right to Withdraw Consent: Disable the collection authorization for various types of optional information in "Settings - Privacy Permissions";
  5. Right to Restrict Processing: If you believe that the information processing does not comply with legal requirements, you can apply to restrict our use of the relevant information.

If you need to exercise the above rights, please contact us through the contact information in Article 10 of this Policy. We will respond within 15 working days and handle the request in accordance with the law after verifying your identity.

7. Children's Privacy Protection

This Application is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we will not intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected children's information by mistake, we will immediately delete the relevant data and notify the guardian. If you are a guardian and find that a child has used this Application and provided personal information without permission, please contact us promptly, and we will assist in deleting the relevant information.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

This Application may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services (such as third-party links in webpages and integrated third-party tools). These third parties have independent privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their information collection and use behaviors. It is recommended that you carefully read the privacy policy of the third party before accessing their services and provide personal information with caution.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy in accordance with product function iterations and revisions to laws and regulations. The updated Policy will be published on the "Settings - Privacy Policy" page within the Application, and the "Last Updated Date" will be revised. If the update involves changes to core privacy rights and interests, we will notify you via an in-application pop-up, and your continued use of this Application will be deemed as acceptance of the revised Policy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or complaints about this Privacy Policy, or need to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the following method:

  1. Contact Email: josephbarow695@gmail.com