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Is Privacy Guard Safe?

Privacy Guard privacy label · by Touch 4 Feel · checked November 2026

  • Nothing linked to you
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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
0types

None declared

Linked to you
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None declared

Not linked to you
2types
Short answer

On the label it is low-risk: Privacy Guard 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 2 data types; 44% of privacy protection apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Privacy Guard 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

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

Try it

Did Privacy Guard ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Privacy Guard'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 Privacy Guard'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 Privacy Guard'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 Privacy Guard'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

Privacy Guard 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 Privacy Guard'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 Privacy Guard 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.
DiagnosticsNot linked to you Crash logs, launch times, hang rates and energy use. Settings › Privacy & Security › Analytics & Improvements › Share With App Developers controls what Apple passes on; the app's own crash reporting is separate.
Reading the label

What Privacy Guard's label means for you

Privacy Guard's label has 2 types 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 Privacy Guard'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. Privacy Guard lists 2 data types, 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 Privacy Guard

  1. 1

    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 › Privacy Guard › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Privacy Guard track you?

No tracking declared

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

Does Privacy Guard track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Privacy Guard behind Face ID

  1. Find Privacy Guard 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. Privacy Guard now asks for authentication every time it opens.

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

From the App Store record

About Privacy Guard

DeveloperTouch 4 Feel
App Store categoryUtilities (also Photo & Video)
Latest version1.7, released August 2026
First releasedNovember 2024
RequiresiOS 16.0 or later
Size16 MB
Age rating4+
Languages2 (EN, ES)
Bundle IDcom.t4fapps.privacyguard

The current version shipped in August 2026. That is recent enough that the label should reflect current practices, but check the App Store page again before relying on it.

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 Privacy Guard 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 Privacy Guard's developer: Does the privacy app itself log what I do?

How it compares

Privacy Guard vs similar privacy protection apps

Data types listed on each App Store privacy label
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Do it now

Your Privacy Guard 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. Q1Privacy Guard's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Privacy Guard'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. Q3Privacy Guard 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

Privacy Guard privacy FAQ

Is Privacy Guard safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, privacy Guard 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 Privacy Guard track you?
No. Privacy Guard's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Privacy Guard collect?
Usage data and diagnostics. None of it is linked to your identity.
Who makes Privacy Guard?
Touch 4 Feel, according to the App Store. It was first released in November 2024 and the current version is 1.7.
Can I lock Privacy Guard with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Privacy Guard'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 Privacy Guard 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. Privacy Guard lists 2 data types 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 Privacy Guard'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 Privacy Guard?
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 Privacy Guard on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction