Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how X9 ("we," "our," or "the Application") handles information in connection with our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about our data practices.

X9 is operated from India and complies with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

2. Service Description

X9 provides secure network connectivity services designed to enhance your online privacy and security. Our application encrypts your internet traffic to help protect your data and ensure safer browsing.

3. Our No-Logs Policy

We take your privacy seriously. X9 operates under a strict no-logs policy:

• We do NOT collect, store, or log your browsing history or internet activity
• We do NOT track which websites or services you access
• We do NOT record connection timestamps, session durations, or bandwidth usage
• We do NOT monitor or log your IP addresses (neither original nor assigned)
• We do NOT store DNS queries or any metadata about your online activities
• We do NOT collect any information that could be used to identify your internet behavior

Technical Implementation:

• All internet traffic is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• No user activity data passes through our servers in a logged or identifiable form
• Our infrastructure is designed to ensure privacy by default

4. Information Collection

4.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

X9 does not collect or store:

• Personal identification information
• User accounts or registration data
• Browsing history or visited websites
• Traffic data or online activities
• Connection logs or session information
• IP addresses or location data from service usage
• DNS queries
• Bandwidth consumption details
• Content of communications

4.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Advertising Services

Google AdMob Integration

Our application displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may automatically collect certain technical information for advertising purposes:

Data Types Collected by AdMob:

• Device information (device model, operating system version, unique advertising identifiers)
• Advertising identifiers (Google Advertising ID on Android, IDFA on iOS)
• General location information (country or city level based on IP address, not precise location)
• Ad interaction data (clicks, views, engagement metrics)
• App usage information (launch events, in-app navigation)

Purpose of AdMob Data Collection:

• Displaying relevant advertisements
• Measuring advertisement performance
• Preventing fraud and abuse
• Improving advertising services

Your Consent: By using our application, you consent to the collection and processing of this data by Google AdMob as described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with Google's privacy policies.

Third-Party Privacy Policies: For detailed information about Google's data practices:

• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdMob Help Center: https://support.google.com/admob

4.3 Advertising Opt-Out Options

You have the right to control personalized advertising through your device settings:

Android Devices:

• Go to Settings → Google → Ads
• Enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

iOS Devices:

• Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising
• Disable "Personalized Ads"

Note: Opting out will not reduce the number of ads you see, but they will be less relevant to your interests.

5. How Information Is Used

Since we do not collect user data directly, we do not use personal information for our own purposes.

Information collected by Google AdMob is used solely for:

• Delivering advertisements within the application
• Measuring and analyzing ad performance
• Improving ad targeting and delivery
• Fraud prevention and security

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing by third-party services is based on:

• Your consent when you install and use the application
• Legitimate interests in providing a free, ad-supported service
• Compliance with legal obligations under applicable laws

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling the application or adjusting your device's advertising settings.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

Our Policy: We do not sell, trade, rent, or share any user information because we do not collect such information.

Third-Party Sharing: Google AdMob may share anonymized and aggregated data with advertisers and partners according to their own privacy policies. We have no control over third-party data practices.

Legal Disclosures: We may be required to disclose information if:

• Required by applicable law, regulation, or valid legal process
• Necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
• Required to comply with valid government or law enforcement requests
• Necessary to enforce our Terms of Service
• Required to prevent fraud, illegal activities, or security threats

8. Data Retention

Our Retention: Since we do not collect user data, we do not retain any personal information.

Third-Party Retention: Google AdMob retains data according to their retention policies. For information about AdMob data retention, please consult Google's privacy documentation at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/retention

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect our application infrastructure:

• Industry-standard encryption protocols for all data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Protection against unauthorized access and data breaches
• Firewalls and intrusion detection systems

Encryption: All internet traffic through our service is encrypted using advanced encryption standards to ensure your data remains private and secure during transmission.

Limitations: While we implement strong security measures, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information.

10. International Data Transfers

Information collected by third-party advertising services may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States and other jurisdictions.

These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. However, Google implements appropriate safeguards for international data transfers in accordance with applicable data protection regulations, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequate security measures as per applicable laws
• Other legally recognized transfer mechanisms

11. Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 (or the applicable age of majority in your jurisdiction).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our application, please contact us immediately at shantkhankk@gmail.com. We will take steps to ensure such information is deleted by any third parties who may have received it.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

Access and Information:

• Right to know what data is being collected about you
• Right to access information about data processing activities
• Right to obtain confirmation of data processing

Correction and Deletion:

• Right to request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to erasure under certain circumstances

Control and Limitation:

• Right to restrict or object to data processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to opt out of personalized advertising
• Right to object to automated decision-making

Data Portability:

• Right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Right to transmit your data to another service provider

Complaint:

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority or data protection authority in your jurisdiction

Exercising Your Rights:

For data collected by Google AdMob, you can exercise your rights through:

• Google's Privacy Controls: https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
• Google's Data Deletion Tools: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/162744
• Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

For other inquiries or to exercise rights related to our application, contact us at: shantkhankk@gmail.com

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).

13. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Application: Our application does not use cookies directly.

Third-Party Technologies: Google AdMob may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, software development kits (SDKs), and similar tracking technologies to:

• Deliver and measure advertisements
• Remember your preferences
• Understand how you interact with ads
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Managing Tracking Technologies: You can manage these technologies through:

• Your device's privacy and advertising settings
• Google's Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

14. Third-Party Links and Services

Our application may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for:

• The privacy practices of external websites or services
• The content, accuracy, or security of third-party platforms
• Data collected by linked websites or their partners

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before providing any information or using their services.

15. Jurisdiction and Compliance

X9 is operated from India and complies with applicable Indian data protection laws and international privacy regulations, including:

• Information Technology Act, 2000 (India)
• Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices and Procedures and Sensitive Personal Data or Information) Rules, 2011
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - United States
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada
• Data Protection Act - United Kingdom
• Other applicable international and local privacy laws

16. Data Protection Contact

For questions regarding data protection and privacy matters, please contact us at:

Email: shantkhankk@gmail.com
Service Provider Location: India

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).

17. Grievance Redressal (India)

In compliance with the Information Technology Act, 2000 and rules made thereunder, we have designated a grievance officer to address your concerns regarding data protection and privacy.

Grievance Officer Contact: shantkhankk@gmail.com

The Grievance Officer will respond to your concerns within one month from the date of receipt of the complaint.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

• Changes in our data practices or services
• New legal or regulatory requirements
• Updates to third-party service provider policies
• Technological developments or security improvements

Notification of Changes: Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• In-app notifications (where appropriate)
• Email notification (if we have your contact information)
• Posting a notice in the application

Your Consent: Your continued use of X9 after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

If you do not agree with the modified Privacy Policy, you should discontinue use of the application.

19. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy or the use of our application shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in India.

20. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy will be resolved in accordance with applicable law and through the following process:

• Contact us first to resolve the issue informally
• If unresolved, disputes will be subject to binding arbitration or mediation as per Indian law
• Legal proceedings, if necessary, will be conducted in courts of competent jurisdiction in India

21. Severability

If any provision of this Privacy Policy is found to be unenforceable or invalid under applicable law, such unenforceability or invalidity shall not render this Privacy Policy unenforceable or invalid as a whole. Such provisions shall be modified or deleted to the extent necessary to make this Privacy Policy enforceable and valid.

22. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: shantkhankk@gmail.com
Service Provider Jurisdiction: India
Response Time: We will respond to all inquiries within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).