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WS Browser Basic Features Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy was updated and became effective on August 26, 2025.

Introduction

WS Browser is a service platform provided to users (hereinafter referred to as “you”) by Web Space Browser Pte. Ltd. and its affiliated companies (collectively referred to as “WS” or “we”). Through this WS Browser Basic Features Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “this Privacy Policy”), we aim to clearly explain how we collect, use, process, and protect your personal information when you use our products and/or services.

I. Scope of Application and Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

1. Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to all basic feature services of the WS Browser provided by WS. For the avoidance of doubt, basic features refer to services provided through WS Browser, including searching and accessing websites, browsing information, downloading content, and security protection services.

This Privacy Policy sets forth our statements and commitments regarding the processing and protection of personal information involved in the provision of basic feature services of WS Browser.

Please note that this Privacy Policy does not apply to products and/or services provided to you by third-party platforms that you access through WS Browser. When using products and/or services provided by third parties, you should carefully read their respective privacy policies or similar notices and make prudent decisions.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Information

Before using our basic features, please carefully read and fully understand this Privacy Policy, especially the clauses highlighted in bold or bold underlined text, and confirm that you fully understand and agree before proceeding. Your consent to this Privacy Policy only represents your consent to the collection of personal information necessary for basic features.

In addition, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law and other applicable laws and regulations, we may process your personal information without obtaining your consent under the following circumstances:

Where it is necessary for the conclusion or performance of a contract to which you are a party;
Where it is necessary to perform statutory duties or legal obligations;
Where it is necessary to respond to public health emergencies or to protect the life, health, or property safety of individuals in emergency situations;
Where personal information that has been voluntarily disclosed by you or otherwise lawfully disclosed is processed within a reasonable scope in accordance with the law;
Other circumstances stipulated by laws or administrative regulations.

II. Information We Collect and How We Use It

WS Browser can be used without registering an account. In the current version, we do not associate your data with any account by default, nor do we upload it to the cloud or conduct cross-platform advertising tracking.

If, in the future, it becomes necessary to enhance user experience, product functionality, or business cooperation, we may enable related features with your consent or as permitted by law.

We adhere to the principles of lawfulness, legitimacy, and necessity. To provide basic feature services, we may collect and use your information for the purposes described below. You have the right to choose whether to provide such information; if you do not, certain services may not function properly.

(I) Searching and Accessing Web Pages

1. Standard Mode

In this mode, you may search for and access web content. To ensure optimal display, security, and stability, we collect:

Device information: including device model, device identifiers (such as Android ID for Android versions below Q or OAID), operating system version, network type, screen size and resolution, system settings (such as language and region), and accelerometer data (used for screen orientation switching).
Search keywords: used to enable search functionality and facilitate repeated input or relevant result display.
Clipboard data (triggered only when copying/pasting): used for quick search services; this information is not stored.

If you use the “Scan” feature (for barcodes, QR codes, etc.), camera permission is required, and ambient light sensor information may be collected to optimize scanning performance. Captured content is used only for real-time processing and is not stored.

2. Incognito Mode

In Incognito Mode, we still collect the above device information to ensure proper operation, but we do not store your browsing history, website data, cookies, or information entered into forms.

(II) Browsing Web Pages

When you browse web pages using WS Browser:

We do not upload your browsing history to our servers; all records are stored locally on your device and can be cleared at any time via browser settings;
For necessary functionality (such as localized page display), we may perform regional adaptation based on your IP address, but this information is not used for other purposes;
When you use the webpage sharing feature, we may read application list information (e.g., WeChat) solely to provide sharing channels and do not collect or store additional information;
You understand and agree that, provided your personal identity is not involved, WS may use de-identified or anonymized data for advertising optimization, product improvement, market analysis, or business cooperation.

(III) Downloads

To provide download services, we may invoke download management functions from our partners and require:

Device storage permission (for Android versions below Q) to save files;
Network status, download path, custom file name, and download URL, which are used solely to enable download functionality.

(IV) Security Management

For security purposes, we collect:

Device identifiers (Android ID or OAID);
Suspicious link (URL) information, used only to identify risky websites and protect users from phishing attacks.

(V) Personalized Content or Advertising Recommendations

WS Browser may recommend more relevant content or advertisements based on your device information, IP address, search keywords, and browsing behavior (including visited URLs, content exposure, and clicks).

We do not conduct cross-platform advertising tracking or associate such data with personal identity;
If you do not wish to receive personalized recommendations, you may disable them in browser settings.

(VI) Summary of System Permissions Used

Storage permission: for downloading and managing local files;
Camera permission: for scan features or webpage image uploads;
Microphone permission: used only when webpages require voice input;
Location permission: used only when required by webpages (e.g., map services).

(I) Entrusted Processing

To provide more comprehensive and high-quality products and/or services, certain features may be provided by our partners. We may entrust partners to process certain personal information on our behalf, such as infrastructure services, storage services, customer support, data processing, or advertising services.

We enter into strict data processing agreements with such parties, clearly defining processing matters, duration, nature, purpose, and respective responsibilities, and require them to process personal information strictly in accordance with our instructions, this Privacy Policy, and relevant confidentiality and security measures.

To improve our products and/or services, we may share your personal information with third parties. If you no longer wish to allow such sharing, please contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

With your explicit consent or active choice, we may share information within the scope of your authorization with designated third parties, such as when you use the sharing feature to share content to third-party platforms.

Some services are provided by third-party service providers. We may share necessary personal information with them to enable functionality and enhance user experience.

We only share information for lawful, legitimate, necessary, specific, and explicit purposes, and only to the extent required. We adopt security measures such as encryption and conduct due diligence to ensure that partners comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

(III) Transfer

WS will not transfer your personal information to any party, except in the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent;
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer involving WS, we will provide prominent notice regarding any changes in ownership or usage of personal information and the rights you may exercise;
Other circumstances explained in this Privacy Policy or otherwise notified to you.

(IV) Public Disclosure

WS may publicly disclose your personal information only under the following circumstances:

With your explicit consent, or where you voluntarily disclose information through our services (e.g., sharing or posting on public pages);
As required by laws, legal procedures, litigation, or requests from competent government authorities.

IV. How We Protect Your Personal Information

(I) Security Measures

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. In accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, we implement physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or loss of personal information.

We regularly conduct security and privacy protection training for employees. When cooperating with third parties involving personal information processing, we perform due diligence, sign data processing agreements, and conduct ongoing supervision and audits.

(II) Personal Information Security Incidents

Although we take reasonable protective measures, the Internet is not absolutely secure. In the event of unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of information due to force majeure or other causes, we will immediately activate emergency response plans, mitigate risks, and notify you in accordance with legal requirements, including:

Basic details and impact of the incident;
Measures taken or to be taken;
Actions you may take to reduce risks;
Remedial measures available to you.

Notifications will be provided via push messages or public announcements. Where individual notification is impractical, reasonable public notices will be used. We will also report the incident to regulatory authorities as required.

V. Storage of Personal Information

(I) Retention Period

Unless otherwise required by laws or regulators, we retain personal information for a reasonable period necessary to achieve the purposes of this Privacy Policy, which may be extended for compliance, audits, dispute resolution, or security purposes.

(II) Deletion and Anonymization

Once the purposes described in this Privacy Policy are achieved, or upon your request to terminate services, or upon termination of relevant products and/or services, we will cease storage and delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, unless otherwise required by law.

VI. Protection of Minors’ Personal Information

We place great importance on protecting minors’ personal information and recommend that parents or guardians guide minors in using WS Browser.

If you are under 18 years old, please read this Privacy Policy together with your guardian and use our services only with their consent.

Where we determine, based on your declarations or submitted information, that you are a minor, we will process related data in accordance with laws and adopt necessary protective measures.

Guardians with questions regarding minors’ personal information may contact us using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

If false age information is provided, resulting in the processing of minors’ information without our knowledge, responsibility shall be borne by the user and their guardian.

VII. Your Rights as a Personal Information Subject

We strive to ensure that you can conveniently exercise your rights under applicable laws, including:

(I) Right of Access

You have the right to access personal information collected in connection with your use of WS Browser, which may be viewed in Settings > Privacy & Security > Information Collection List (if available).

(II) Right to Rectification

If information is inaccurate, you may correct it via browser settings or contact us to request correction or supplementation.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time by:

Disabling permissions via Settings > Permission Management;
Contacting us to submit a withdrawal request.

We will process your request within 15 business days. Withdrawal may affect certain features.

(IV) Right to Deletion

You may request deletion of personal information where:

Processing purposes have been fulfilled or cannot be fulfilled;
Services are terminated or retention periods expire;
You withdraw consent;
Processing violates laws or agreements;
Other circumstances stipulated by law.

Unless otherwise required by law, we will delete or anonymize the data promptly, though backups may be retained for a reasonable period until overwritten.

(V) Right to Obtain Copies

You may request a copy of your personal information by contacting us. Upon identity verification, we will provide it as required by law.

(VI) Right to Data Portability

Where permitted by law, we will support requests to transfer personal information to designated processors. Data may be transferred to overseas servers or partners, provided that recipients offer protection standards no lower than those of this Privacy Policy.

(VII) Restrictions on Automated Decision-Making

Some features may involve automated decision-making (e.g., algorithmic recommendations). If such decisions significantly affect your rights, you may request an explanation and appropriate remedies.

You may disable personalized recommendations via Settings > Privacy & Security > Personalized Recommendation Settings.

(VIII) Account Deletion

WS Browser does not require account registration; therefore, no account deletion process exists. Uninstalling WS Browser will remove related local data unless retention is required by law.

(IX) Response to Requests

You may exercise your rights via the contact details provided. Identity verification may be required. We will respond within 15 business days.

VIII. Notifications and Revisions

We may update this Privacy Policy due to business changes.

If you do not agree to the revisions, you should immediately stop using WS Browser. Continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

IX. Contact Us

If you wish to exercise your rights or have questions or concerns regarding privacy protection, please contact us:

Email: support@ws.com

Address:

Response Time: We will process requests within 15 business days. Personal information requests are handled by a dedicated team.

We may be unable to fulfill requests where:

National security, defense, or public interest is involved;
Trade secrets may be compromised;
Legitimate rights of us or other users may be seriously harmed;
Laws or regulations provide otherwise.