Rio Browser & Secure VPN (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (“App”), which includes both web browsing and VPN (Virtual Private Network) functionality.
By using Rio Browser, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.
We use Google Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics to help us improve the App. This may include: - App version and device information - General usage patterns (e.g., feature usage, session duration) - Crash reports and error logs - VPN connection events (e.g., connection attempts, clicks)
We do NOT collect: - Your browsing history or URLs visited - Personal identification information - Location data (except general country-level data for VPN server selection) - Content of your communications
The App displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect: - Device identifiers (e.g., Android Advertising ID) - General device information (e.g., device type, operating system version) - General location information (country/region level) - App usage data related to ad interactions
For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device’s advertising settings.
Rio Browser uses VPN Wholesaler SDK to provide VPN functionality. When you connect to a VPN server: - Your internet traffic is routed through VPN servers operated by VPN Wholesaler - VPN Wholesaler may collect connection metadata (e.g., connection time, server location, bandwidth usage) - We do not have access to your browsing activity or the content of your internet traffic - VPN Wholesaler’s privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy
For information about VPN Wholesaler’s data practices, please refer to their privacy policy: https://docs.vpnwholesaler.com/docs/Legal/Privacy%20Policy
The App includes a video downloader feature that uses RapidAPI services: - Video URLs you submit for downloading are sent to RapidAPI’s third-party services - RapidAPI may process and store video URLs temporarily to provide download functionality - We do not store or log the video URLs you download
For RapidAPI’s privacy practices, please visit: https://rapidapi.com/privacy
We use the information we collect to: - Provide, maintain, and improve the App’s functionality - Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience - Display relevant advertisements (through AdMob) - Provide VPN connection services - Respond to user support requests - Ensure the security and stability of the App
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the App and updating the “Last Updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: - Email: technosoftsmartapps@gmail.com - Website: www.securevpnmaster.com
Rio Browser is built on open-source software and incorporates several open-source components. This section provides information about the licenses and attributions.
Rio Browser is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL 2.0).
Copyright (c) 2024 [Rio Browser]
This Source Code Form is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public
License, v. 2.0. If a copy of the MPL was not distributed with this
file, You can obtain one at http://mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/.Rio Browser is based on Lightning Browser by Anthony Restaino.
Original Lightning Browser: - Copyright © 2014 Anthony Restaino - Licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0 - Source: https://github.com/anthonycr/Lightning-Browser
We are grateful to Anthony Restaino and all Lightning Browser contributors for their excellent work that made this project possible.
Rio Browser incorporates the following open-source libraries and components. Each library retains its original license:
All source code files that are modifications of Lightning Browser or contain code derived from Lightning Browser are licensed under MPL 2.0 and include appropriate copyright notices.
New files created for Rio Browser may be licensed under MPL 2.0 or other compatible open-source licenses as indicated in the file headers.
This project includes modifications to the original Lightning Browser source code, including: - Video downloader functionality - VPN integration - Enhanced UI/UX improvements - Updated dependency versions - Additional privacy features - Modern Material Design implementation
All modifications maintain compliance with the MPL 2.0 license requirements, including: - Preservation of original copyright notices - Inclusion of MPL 2.0 license headers in modified files - Proper attribution to original authors
This is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by: - Lightning Browser or Anthony Restaino - Google, Firebase, or AdMob - VPN Wholesaler - RapidAPI or any other third-party service provider
For complete license texts and additional third-party license
information, please refer to: - The LICENSE file in the
source code repository - Individual library license files in the source
code - Third-party license documentation
What We Collect: - Anonymous usage analytics (Firebase) - Ad interaction data (AdMob) - Local browsing data (stored only on your device) - VPN connection metadata (through VPN service provider)
What We Don’t Collect: - Your browsing history or URLs (except locally on your device) - Personal identification information - Content of your internet traffic - Location data (except general country-level for VPN)
Your Control: - Clear browsing data anytime - Use Incognito Mode for private browsing - Opt out of personalized ads - Disconnect from VPN at any time
Data Storage: - Browsing data is stored locally on your device - We do not maintain servers that store your browsing activity - VPN service provider may store connection metadata per their policy
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of Rio Browser.