Kaliki Browser Privacy Policy

Kaliki Browser privacy.

Last updated: 30 May 2026 · Effective immediately.

1. What we collect

We collect nothing. Kaliki Browser is a privacy-first browser. We do not collect:

• Browsing history
• Search queries
• Personal information
• Location data
• Device identifiers
• Usage analytics or telemetry

2. Data stored locally on your device

The following data is stored only on your device and never leaves it:

Data	Purpose	Where stored
Browsing history	Recent pages for quick access	Device only (SharedPreferences)
Bookmarks	Saved pages	Device only
Saved passwords	Autofill login forms	Device only (encoded)
Cookies	Website sessions	Device only (GeckoView)
Cache	Faster page loading	Device only
News preferences	Personalised feed topics	Device only
Tab sessions	Restore tabs on relaunch	Device only

You can clear all local data at any time from Settings → Clear Data.

3. Third-party services

3.1 Google AdMob (advertising)

We display ads via Google AdMob to support free access to the app. AdMob may collect:

• Advertising ID (resettable device identifier)
• IP address (for geographic ad targeting)
• General location (country / city from IP — not GPS)
• Device information (model, OS version)

You can opt out of personalised ads: Device Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization. Google's privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy.

3.2 Google News RSS (Discover feed)

The Discover feed fetches headlines from Google News RSS feeds based on your selected interests. No personal data is sent — only the topic category and language preference.

3.3 Mozilla GeckoView (browser engine)

Kaliki Browser uses Mozilla's GeckoView engine, which includes Enhanced Tracking Protection (blocks third-party trackers) and Safe Browsing (warns about dangerous sites). Mozilla's privacy notice: mozilla.org/privacy.

4. Permissions used

Permission	Why	When asked
Internet	Load web pages	Always (required)
Camera	QR scanning, video calls on websites	When a site requests it
Microphone	Voice search, video calls on websites	When a site requests it
Location	Maps, local search on websites	When a site requests it
Storage	Download files	When downloading
Notifications	Download complete alerts	On first launch (Android 13+)

All permissions can be denied. The browser works without them (some website features may not work).

5. Ad blocking & tracking protection

Kaliki Browser includes built-in protection:

• Enhanced Tracking Protection (Strict) — blocks trackers, cryptominers, fingerprinters
• WebExtension ad blocker — blocks ads on websites including YouTube
• Per-site shield toggle — disable blocking for specific sites if needed

These protections run entirely on your device. No data about blocked content is sent anywhere.

6. Incognito / private mode

When Private mode is enabled: no browsing history is saved, cookies are cleared when you close private tabs, and there are no autofill suggestions.

7. Children's privacy

Kaliki Browser is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. The app is rated "Everyone" and contains no age-restricted content.

8. Data security

All data is stored locally on your device using Android's built-in security: SharedPreferences with app-private access, GeckoView's sandboxed storage, and no cloud sync (data never leaves your device).

9. Your rights

• View — see your history, bookmarks and passwords in the app
• Delete — clear any or all data from Settings
• Export — bookmarks can be shared via text
• Opt out — disable personalised ads in device settings

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this privacy policy. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy questions or concerns:

• Email: jayakrishnaa18@gmail.com
• GitHub: github.com/jayakrishnaa18/Kalikibrowser
• Developer: Kaliki Labs · Andhra Pradesh, India