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Is Yandex ID Safe?

Yandex ID privacy label · by DIRECT CURSUS COMPUTER SYSTEMS TRADING LLC · checked November 2026

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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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Not linked to you
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None declared

Short answer

Mostly a question of trust: Yandex ID 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 3 data types; 36% of authenticator apps we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Yandex ID 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

Yandex ID collects 3 data types tied to your identity but declares no tracking.

Try it

Did Yandex ID ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Yandex ID'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 Yandex ID'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 Yandex ID'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 Yandex ID'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

Yandex ID 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 Yandex ID'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 Yandex ID 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.
Other DataLinked to you Any data the developer did not fit into Apple's named categories. Read the app's privacy policy, linked from its App Store page.
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 Yandex ID's label means for you

Yandex ID's label has 3 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.

Yandex ID 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, other 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.

Authenticator apps generate the second factor for your logins. The biggest practical risk is not data collection but losing your codes when you lose your phone. Turn on encrypted backup or export your accounts, and save the recovery codes each service gave you.

Among the 173 authenticator apps in our snapshot with a label, 36% declare tracking, 45% collect data linked to you and 40% say they collect nothing. Yandex ID lists 3 data types, more than the average of 1.8 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 Yandex ID

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

Cross-app tracking

Does Yandex ID track you?

No tracking declared

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

Does Yandex ID track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Yandex ID behind Face ID

  1. Find Yandex ID 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. Yandex ID now asks for authentication every time it opens.

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

Lock or hide Yandex ID: step-by-step guide →

From the App Store record

About Yandex ID

DeveloperDIRECT CURSUS COMPUTER SYSTEMS TRADING LLC
App Store categoryUtilities (also Productivity)
Latest version5.9.0, released October 2026
First releasedFebruary 2015
RequiresiOS 15.0 or later
Size140 MB
Age rating4+
Languages5 (BE, EN, KK, RU, UK)
Bundle IDru.yandex.mobile.kluch

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.

Also by DIRECT CURSUS COMPUTER SYSTEMS TRADING LLC: Yandex Browser with Alice AI, Yandex Mail, Yandex Disk secure storage.

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 Yandex ID 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 Yandex ID's developer: If this iPhone is lost, how do I restore my codes?

How it compares

Yandex ID vs similar authenticator apps

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

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Do it now

Your Yandex ID 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. Q1Yandex ID's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Yandex ID'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. Q3Yandex ID 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

Yandex ID privacy FAQ

Is Yandex ID safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, yandex ID collects 3 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 Yandex ID track you?
No. Yandex ID's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Yandex ID collect?
Usage data, other data and diagnostics. Of these, usage data, other data and diagnostics are linked to your identity.
Who makes Yandex ID?
DIRECT CURSUS COMPUTER SYSTEMS TRADING LLC, according to the App Store. It was first released in February 2015 and the current version is 5.9.0.
Can I lock Yandex ID with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Yandex ID'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.
How does Yandex ID compare with other authenticator apps?
Across 173 authenticator apps with labels in our snapshot, 36% declare tracking and 40% say they collect no data. Yandex ID lists 3 data types against an average of 1.8.
If this iPhone is lost, how do I restore my codes?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Yandex ID's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Turn on encrypted backup or export your accounts, and save the recovery codes each service gave you.
How do I delete my data from Yandex ID?
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 Yandex ID on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction