Important: A VPN necessarily processes network traffic. The distinction is who processes it: SaiDigitalOps provides the server list, while the independently operated volunteer VPN server carries the selected VPN session.
At a glance
| Category | Current handling | Purpose | Typical retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account and profile data | Not required or collected for core use | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Backend request data | Public IP, timestamp, endpoint, response status, user agent, transfer size, errors | Service delivery, security, diagnostics, rate limiting | Normally about 14 days |
| Local app data | Preferences, server selections, connection state, technical logs | App operation and troubleshooting | Until cleared or app is uninstalled |
| VPN connection and traffic | Processed by selected volunteer relay server | Provide the VPN connection requested by the user | Controlled by the third-party operator; VPN Gate states connection logs are kept 3+ months |
| Support communications | Email address, message, attachments, details you send | Respond and troubleshoot | As reasonably needed for support and records |
What the current release does not require
- No P2P VPN user account;
- No name, phone number, mailing address, or payment information for core use;
- No contacts or precise device location permission for core VPN functionality;
- No advertising SDK; and
- No marketing analytics SDK in the current release.
Who receives information
- SaiDigitalOps: limited backend request data when the app retrieves the server list or a visitor uses this website.
- DigitalOcean: infrastructure-level processing needed to host the SaiDigitalOps website and backend.
- Selected volunteer VPN server: connection information and network traffic that you direct through the VPN.
- VPN Gate/SoftEther logging infrastructure: information described in VPN Gate's own anti-abuse policy.
- Destination services: websites and apps you access continue to receive the data normally sent to them.
User controls
- Choose whether to grant Android's VPN permission.
- Select which available volunteer server to use.
- Disconnect the VPN at any time in the app or Android system settings.
- Clear local app storage or uninstall the app.
- Contact SaiDigitalOps about backend logs or support records.
Google Play's Data safety form must match the app's actual production code, SDKs, server behavior, and privacy policy. Update this page and the Play Console declaration whenever the app's data practices change.