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Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy Safe?

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy privacy label · by Ghostery GmbH · checked November 2026

  • Nothing linked to you
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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
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None declared

Linked to you
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None declared

Not linked to you
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Short answer

On the label it is low-risk: Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy collects some data but says none of it is linked to you or used for tracking. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 1 data type; 44% of privacy protection apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Not linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Not linked to you

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking.

Try it

Did Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
Tap a prompt to compare it with the label.
Not on the label

Location is not on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
Usage DataNot linked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
Reading the label

What Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label means for you

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label has 1 type under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Every type on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label is in the “not linked” section, so the developer says the data is stripped of anything that identifies you before it is used. That is typical of anonymous analytics and crash reporting. Not linked is still collected: the data leaves your phone.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

Privacy tools — VPNs, blockers and scanners — can see a lot of your traffic. A privacy app that collects identifiers or usage data deserves a careful read. Check whether the app logs traffic or DNS queries and who operates its servers.

Among the 147 privacy protection apps in our snapshot with a label, 44% declare tracking, 62% collect data linked to you and 22% say they collect nothing. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy lists 1 data type, fewer than the average of 3.1 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

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    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

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    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label.

Does Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy behind Face ID

  1. Find Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

From the App Store record

About Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy

DeveloperGhostery GmbH
App Store categoryUtilities (also Productivity)
Latest version10.6.10, released October 2026
First releasedJuly 2024
RequiresiOS 18.7 or later
Size45 MB
Age rating4+
Languages1 (EN)
Bundle IDcom.ghostery.extension

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's developer: Does the privacy app itself log what I do?

How it compares

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy vs similar privacy protection apps

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
Tracks youLinked to youNot linkedCollects nothing

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Do it now

Your Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy privacy checklist

Tick what you have done
Tick each step as you do it on your iPhone.

Done. You have applied every control the label points to.

Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy collects Usage Data.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Usage Data appears on its label, in the Not Linked to You section.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy privacy FAQ

Is Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy track you?
No. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy collect?
Usage data. None of it is linked to your identity.
Who makes Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?
Ghostery GmbH, according to the App Store. It was first released in July 2024 and the current version is 10.6.10.
Can I lock Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock. If you don't see the option, update iOS.
How does Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy compare with other privacy protection apps?
Across 147 privacy protection apps with labels in our snapshot, 44% declare tracking and 22% say they collect no data. Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy lists 1 data type against an average of 3.1.
Does the privacy app itself log what I do?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Check whether the app logs traffic or DNS queries and who operates its servers.
How do I delete my data from Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from Ghostery AdBlocker for Privacy on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction