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Is Private Browsing Web Browser Safe?

Private Browsing Web Browser privacy label · by Savy Soda HK Limited · checked November 2026

App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
0types

None declared

Linked to you
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Not linked to you
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None declared

Short answer

Mostly a question of trust: Private Browsing Web Browser collects data linked to you but declares no 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; 32% of private browsers we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Private Browsing Web Browser privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
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
Linked to you, no tracking

Private Browsing Web Browser collects 2 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking.

Try it

Did Private Browsing Web Browser ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Private Browsing Web Browser'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 Private Browsing Web Browser'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 Private Browsing Web Browser'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 Private Browsing Web Browser'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

Private Browsing Web Browser 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 Private Browsing Web Browser'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 Private Browsing Web Browser collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
Usage DataLinked 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.
DiagnosticsLinked 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 Private Browsing Web Browser's label means for you

Private Browsing Web Browser's label has 2 types under “Data 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.

Private Browsing Web Browser declares no tracking, which means the developer says it does not combine your data with other companies' data for advertising or sell it to data brokers. The data linked to you — usage data and diagnostics — is still tied to your identity, typically through an account, and is covered by the developer's privacy policy and retention rules.

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.

A private browser should collect less than the sites it visits. Browsing History or Identifiers on its label are worth a second look. Check the default search engine, whether history syncs to an account, and whether tracker blocking is on by default.

Among the 160 private browsers in our snapshot with a label, 32% declare tracking, 39% collect data linked to you and 31% say they collect nothing. Private Browsing Web Browser lists 2 data types, about the same as the average of 2.1 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 Private Browsing Web Browser

  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 › Private Browsing Web Browser › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Private Browsing Web Browser track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on Private Browsing Web Browser's label.

Does Private Browsing Web Browser track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Private Browsing Web Browser behind Face ID

  1. Find Private Browsing Web Browser 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. Private Browsing Web Browser now asks for authentication every time it opens.

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

From the App Store record

About Private Browsing Web Browser

DeveloperSavy Soda HK Limited
App Store categoryUtilities (also Lifestyle)
Latest version18.0, released May 2025
First releasedApril 2010
RequiresiOS 12.0 or later
Size11 MB
Age rating17+
Languages9 (EN, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO, RU, ZH…)
Bundle IDcom.savysoda.PrivateBrowser

The current version shipped in May 2025, over a year before our snapshot. Older apps can lag behind iOS privacy features such as limited photo and contact access.

Also by Savy Soda HK Limited: Snowbunny Private Web Browser.

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 Private Browsing Web Browser 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 Private Browsing Web Browser's developer: Does the browser keep my history on its servers?

How it compares

Private Browsing Web Browser vs similar private browsers

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

Your Private Browsing Web Browser 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. Q1Private Browsing Web Browser's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Private Browsing Web Browser'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. Q3Private Browsing Web Browser collects Usage Data.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Usage Data appears on its label.

  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

Private Browsing Web Browser privacy FAQ

Is Private Browsing Web Browser safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, private Browsing Web Browser collects 2 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Private Browsing Web Browser track you?
No. Private Browsing Web Browser's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Private Browsing Web Browser collect?
Usage data and diagnostics. Of these, usage data and diagnostics are linked to your identity.
Who makes Private Browsing Web Browser?
Savy Soda HK Limited, according to the App Store. It was first released in April 2010 and the current version is 18.0.
Can I lock Private Browsing Web Browser with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Private Browsing Web Browser'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 Private Browsing Web Browser compare with other private browsers?
Across 160 private browsers with labels in our snapshot, 32% declare tracking and 31% say they collect no data. Private Browsing Web Browser lists 2 data types against an average of 2.1.
Does the browser keep my history on its servers?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Private Browsing Web Browser's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Check the default search engine, whether history syncs to an account, and whether tracker blocking is on by default.
How do I delete my data from Private Browsing Web Browser?
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 Private Browsing Web Browser on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction