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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-05-24

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Pausix (“we”, “us”, “our”) handles information when you use the Pausix mobile application and visit this website. Pausix is designed as an offline-first internet speed limiter; it is built to operate on your device and to avoid the collection of personal data wherever possible.

This policy is written with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK GDPR and comparable US state privacy laws in mind. It applies to users in the United States, the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and elsewhere.

2. Data controller & contact

For the purposes of GDPR and similar laws, the data controller responsible for any limited information processed in connection with Pausix is the Pausix team. You can reach us at [email protected].

3. What data the app collects

The Pausix mobile app is designed to operate without collecting personal data on remote servers. Specifically:

  • We do not require an account, login or email address to use the app.
  • We do not collect or upload your browsing history, visited domains, IP addresses, packet contents or per-app traffic records.
  • The app does not include third-party advertising SDKs.
  • The app does not include third-party analytics or telemetry SDKs.

If this changes in a future version (for example, if optional crash reporting is added), the change will be disclosed in this policy and, where required by law, opt-in consent will be requested in the app.

4. Data stored locally on your device

Pausix stores the following information only on your device, using the operating system’s local storage:

  • Your selected speed preset and any custom speed limit values.
  • Your throttle direction preference (download, upload, or both).
  • Theme and onboarding preferences.
  • Temporary in-memory traffic counters (packets forwarded, dropped, bytes per second) shown on the live stats screen.

This data never leaves your device and is removed when you uninstall the app or clear its application data through your operating system settings.

5. How the local VPN / network throttling works

Pausix uses your operating system’s VPN APIs (such as Android’sVpnService and, in future builds, iOS Network Extension APIs) to apply a local rate-limit to your own outbound traffic. The VPN endpoint runs entirely on your device.

  • Traffic is not routed through any server we operate.
  • The app does not perform SSL/TLS interception, install certificates, or inspect payloads.
  • The app reads only the protocol-level headers required to forward packets through the on-device throttling engine.
  • When you stop the limiter, the local VPN session is torn down immediately.

6. Analytics and advertising

Pausix does not currently integrate any third-party analytics or advertising services in the mobile app. This website may, in the future, use privacy-friendly, aggregated analytics; if so, this policy will be updated to disclose the provider, the lawful basis for processing and any applicable opt-out instructions.

7. Your rights

Where applicable law (such as GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) grants you rights with respect to personal data, you may have the right to:

  • Access, correct or delete personal data we hold about you.
  • Object to or restrict certain types of processing.
  • Request portability of personal data you have provided to us.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Because Pausix is designed to operate without collecting personal data on our servers, in most cases we will not have any data to access, correct or delete. To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected].

8. Data retention

Preferences and session counters are stored on your device for as long as the app is installed. We do not retain user data on external servers because the app does not upload user data to external servers.

9. Children’s privacy

Pausix is not directed at children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through any future feature of the app, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

10. International users

Pausix can be downloaded and used in the United States, the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom and other regions. Because the app is designed to keep data on your device, no international data transfer occurs as part of normal use.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify users in the app.

12. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at [email protected].

See also our Terms & Conditions.