This Policy was last updated in September 2024.
Avast Free Antivirus, Avast Internet Security, Avast Premium Security, Avast Premier, Avast Pro Antivirus, Avast Security Pro, Avast Security for Mac, Avast Premium Security for Mac
Avast Business Antivirus, Avast Business Antivirus Pro, Avast Business Antivirus Pro Plus, Avast Business Patch Management, Avast Business Hub, Avast Business Antivirus for Mac, Avast Business Antivirus for Linux, Essential Business Security, Premium Business Security, Ultimate Business Security, Small Office Protection
(collectively as “Antivirus for Desktop”)
The Antivirus for Desktop provides protection against malicious, harmful or unwanted software and technologies by performing key tasks, such as pinpointing specific files for the detection of malwares, scheduling automatic scans, and securing your device against malware. It may also detect threats to your online privacy and inform about possible protections against these risks.
While using Antivirus for Desktop, we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if relevant):
Note that samples (files, URLs) used for malware analysis are kept in our systems as long as it is necessary to ensure proper functionality of the AV product. These samples are not connected with any identifiers or individuals and the retention periods indicated above do not apply to this use.
The third-party analytics tools we use for Antivirus for Desktop is Google Analytics. For further information regarding our third-party analytics partner, including its privacy policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast Mobile Security, Avast Mobile Security Premium (collectively as “Antivirus for Mobile (Android)”)
Antivirus for Mobile (Android) provides people with essential mobile security with added privacy features. Block malware, check the safety of installed apps, scan public Wi-Fi networks for possible security weaknesses — all with a single app.
While using Antivirus for Mobile (Android), we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if relevant):
Note that samples (files, URLs) used for malware analysis are kept in our systems as long as it is necessary to ensure proper functionality of the AV product. These samples are not connected with any identifiers or individuals and the retention periods indicated above do not apply to this use.
These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Antivirus for Mobile (Android):
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
The free version of Antivirus for Mobile (Android) serves relevant third-party advertisements. These are the advertising partners we use for this product:
For further information regarding our third-party ads partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Consent Policy.
Avast Mobile Security for iOS provides protection for your browsing, passwords, photos and Wi-Fi. The product consists of several free and paid features, such as Hack Alerts and VPN, which are described in detail below.
While using Avast Mobile Security for iOS, we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if relevant):
These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Mobile Security for iOS:
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast AntiTrack Premium, Avast AntiTrack for Mac, Avast AntiTrack for Android (collectively as “AntiTrack”)
As you browse the web, cookies and digital fingerprint-based tracking technologies collect and link information about your activities in order to create profiles of your behavior . This data is then shared, bought and sold by analytics and ad-tech firms. AntiTrack removes cookies and masks the device’s “fingerprint” to prevent third- parties from identifying you and following your behavior across the web.
We process only the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Billing Data for paid version or Account Data if necessary):
The third party analytics tool we use for the AntiTrack Mac platform is App Center. For further information regarding our third party analytics partner, including its privacy policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Battery Saver is a tool designed to extend the battery life of your PC by reducing internal and external power demands.
While using Battery Saver, we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Billing Data or Account Data if relevant):
The third-party analytics tool we use for Battery Saver is Google Analytics. For further information regarding our third-party analytics partner, including its privacy policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Our goal is to enable people to take back their privacy online. Remediate past breaches and minimise the risk of abuse of their data in the future. We aim to provide convenient solutions for everyday life online without sacrificing privacy.
By default, BreachGuard processes locally on your system the following data:
This data is not sent to our environment.
While using BreachGuard service, we collect and process data in our environment about you and your device in the following situations:
Avast Cleanup Premium, Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac (collectively as “Cleanup for Desktop”)
Cleanup for Desktop is an ultimate tune-up program which speeds up and cleans your PC (Windows and Mac), updates installed apps, and fixes other problems.
Avast Cleanup Premium for Windows:
Avast Cleanup Premium for Mac:
While using Cleanup for Desktop, we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Billing Data or Account Data if relevant):
The third-party analytics tool we use for Cleanup for Desktop is Google Analytics. For further information regarding our third-party analytics partner, including its privacy policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast Cleanup, Avast Cleanup Premium (collectively as “Cleanup for Mobile (Android)”)
Cleanup for Mobile (Android) detects and removes unnecessary files to free up storage space. Equally, it can stop running processes to optimize device performance.
While using Cleanup for Mobile (Android), we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Billing Data for paid version):
These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Cleanup for Mobile (Android):
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
The free version of Cleanup for Mobile (Android) serves relevant third-party advertisements. These are the advertising partners we use for this product:
For further information regarding our third-party ads partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Consent Policy.
Driver Updater provides scan and potential update or fix of outdated drivers on a users’ PC to optimize it for better performance and avoid potential crashes or malfunctions.
While using our Driver Updater services, we collect and process data about you in the following situations:
The third-party analytics tools we use for Driver Updater for Desktop is Google Analytics. For further information regarding our third-party analytics partner, including its privacy policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast Family Space is a free mobile application for Android and iOS which keeps your kids safe both online and off with its advanced parental controls and location features.
While using Family Space, we process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Billing Data and Account Data):
1. Location feature
Parents are able to install the parent’s app on their own device and kids app on children’s devices. After activation, parents are able to locate their children on demand or set up automatic location alerts based on time or geofencing. Parents have the option to share their own location as well.
2. Activity feature
Parents are able to view web and app activity from their children’s devices. The summary view categorizes connections made by category and the list view shows specific usage information.
The third-party tool which we use for DNS lookup and content blocking is Akamai. For further information regarding this partner, please refer to their Privacy Policy.
3. Controls feature
Parents are able to block access to unwanted apps and websites individually or by category. Parents can pause and restore Internet access on demand.
4. Family setup
As a family app running on multiple devices, configuring your family profile is a required step.
We use third-party analytics tools for additional product insights. You can opt out of this collection in the product settings. These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Family Space:
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
HackCheck is a website that allows users to input their email address into a form and check to see if their passwords have been stolen and published on the dark web. The email address is also registered for 24/7 monitoring and alerting which will send the user an email as soon as a password leak has been detected. Users can unsubscribe from this monitoring anytime.
Lastly, HackCheck offers some security tips and directions when or if your passwords have been compromised.
If you wish to use the HackCheck, you submit your email address so we can send you alerts about the passwords that have leaked based on results from SpyCloud Database. This email address is used by us for the purposes of service provision, cross-promotion of our other products and optimization of the service to help us understand how you use our product (e.g. number of detections per email).
Your email address is stored for as long as you use our service, as it is necessary for us to provide it. Should you choose to unsubscribe from our email list your email will be deleted and you will not receive any further emails from us.
The database of leaked passwords is operated by our partner SpyCloud. For further information please refer to its privacy policy here.
The Business Hub makes it easy to deploy various protection services to multiple devices, manage all devices from one place, mix and match device types, schedule regular scans, and quickly add more devices.
Please note that through the Business Hub certain settings related to privacy are managed by and information from managed devices is accessible to the administrator of the console or the Managed Service Provider you chose. You, as a user, are informed about the role of the administrator during the installation. Businesses are responsible for informing you about this fact and instructing administrators about best practices to ensure users’ privacy.
We process only the following Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if you purchased paid services or products from us):
We will process the data described above only as long as necessary for the purposes we described. We delete the data we collected within 60 days after the termination of the service.
We cooperate with the following third parties when providing our services:
The third-party analytics tool we use for the Business Hub are Google Analytics, Hotjar, Qualtrics. For further information regarding our third-party analytics partner, including its privacy policy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast Business CloudCare
CloudCare makes it easy to deploy various protection services to multiple devices, manage all devices from one place, mix and match device types, schedule regular scans, and quickly add more devices It also allows you to purchase subscriptions and manage them conveniently from a single platform.
Please note that, through CloudCare, certain settings related to privacy are managed by and information from managed devices is accessible to the administrator of the console or the Managed Service Provider you chose. You, as a user, are informed about the role of the administrator during the installation. Businesses are responsible for informing you about this fact and instructing administrators about best practices to ensure users’ privacy.
We process the following Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if you purchased paid services or products from us):
We will process the data described above only as long as necessary for the purposes we described. We delete the data we collected within 60 days after the termination of the service.
We cooperate with the following third parties when providing our services:
Avast One Essential, Avast One Individual, Avast One Family (collectively as “Avast One (Android)”)
Avast One (Android) provides a comprehensive set of features protecting users against potential security and privacy threats, and features for optimizing device’s performance.
While using Avast One (Android), we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data for paid version):
Note that samples (files, URLs) used for malware analysis are kept in our systems as long as it is necessary to ensure proper functionality of the AV product. These samples are not connected with any identifiers or individuals and the retention periods indicated above do not apply to this use.
These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Avast One (Android):
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast One Essential, Avast One Premium, Avast One Individual, Avast One Family (collectively as “Avast One (iOS)”)
Avast One (iOS) provides a comprehensive set of features protecting users against potential security and privacy threats, and features for optimizing device’s performance.
While using Avast One (iOS), we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data for paid version):
These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Avast One (iOS):
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Avast One Essential, Avast One for Windows (collectively as “Avast One (Windows)”)
Avast One (Windows) provides a comprehensive set of features protecting users against potential security and privacy threats, and features for optimizing device’s performance.
While using Avast One (Windows), we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data for paid version):
Note that samples (files, URLs) used for malware analysis are kept in our systems as long as it is necessary to ensure proper functionality of the AV product. These samples are not connected with any identifiers or individuals and the retention periods indicated above do not apply to this use.
Avast One Essential, Avast One for Mac (collectively as “Avast One (Mac)”)
Avast One (Mac) provides a comprehensive set of features protecting users against potential security and privacy threats, and features for optimizing device’s performance.
While using Avast One (Mac), we collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data for paid version):
Note that samples (files, URLs) used for malware analysis are kept in our systems as long as it is necessary to ensure proper functionality of the AV product. These samples are not connected with any identifiers or individuals and the retention periods indicated above do not apply to this use.
Online Security & Privacy is a browser extension (or plug-in) available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and also Avast Secure Browser. Whenever you visit a website we check if the site isn’t malicious or phishing. We are able to provide you with this functionality by processing URLs.
While using Online Security & Privacy, we process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data for paid features):
Avast Password Manager
Password Manager manages usernames, passwords, credit cards, user notes and other information useful for performing online activities. The information is stored in an encrypted storage. Password Manager will also send you a notification if any of your stored passwords are found leaked online to keep your identity safe. The functionality also reports weak and duplicate passwords.
The product consists of several components that differ by platform:
The monitoring of potential passwords leaked online is done in cooperation with our partner SpyCloud which checks your credentials against its repository of stolen accounts. For further information please refer to its privacy policy here.
Avast Passwords, Avast Passwords for Mac, Avast Passwords for iOS and Avast Passwords for Android (collectively as “Passwords”)
Passwords captures, stores in an encrypted storage and automatically fills passwords, credit cards and notes entered by you.
The product consists of several components that differ by platform:
Passwords and its components store encrypted information, so that only you as the user who stored this information has access to it. Avast cannot decrypt and read the data.
Unencrypted Service and Device Data are detailed as follows (in addition to Billing Data or Account Data, if relevant):
SafePrice is a browser extension available for Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari. Whenever you visit an online shop or product site, SafePrice will show relevant price comparison and discount coupons.
Information about available offers, coupons or cheaper prices is obtained from CouponFollow or Ciuvo. We request this content based on the information obtained from the page, your language settings, country level location and search query within SafePrice. Once you click on the offer, your request will be processed by CouponFollow/NextGen Shopping (in accordance with their privacy policy) or Ciuvo according to its privacy policy.
While using SafePrice, we process the following Service and Device Data:
SafePrice does not process Account or Billing Data.
Safe Search
Avast Safe Search is a browser extension which overrides the browser’s default search engine to use Avast Safe Search. It comes bundled with Avast Home Page, which makes the Avast Safe Search web page your default home page when opening a new tab.
While using Safe Search, we process the following Service and Device Data:
Avast Secure Browser (“Secure Browser for Desktop”)
Secure Browser for Desktop is a product currently offered for PC Windows and for macOS users.
By default, Secure Browser for Desktop processes locally on your system the following data:
This data is not sent to our environment. You can manage this data within Secure Browser for Desktop in the Settings page.
However, if you enable the Sync feature, we will process relevant browsing data in our environment to ensure the sync across your devices.
In our environment we process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if relevant) while using Secure Browser for Desktop:
The third-party analytics tools we use for Secure Browser for Desktop are:
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy .
Secure Browser for Desktop cooperates with these search engines:
For further information regarding these search engines please refer to their privacy policies under the links above.
Secure Browser for Desktop serves advertisements in cooperation with:
For further information regarding these partners please refer to their privacy policies under the links above.
Avast Secure Browser for Android and Avast Secure Browser for iOS (collectively as “Secure Browser for Mobile”)
Secure Browser for Mobile is a private mobile browser offered for Android and iOS users.
By default, Secure Browser for Mobile processes locally on your system the following data:
This data is not sent to our environment. You can manage this data within Secure Browser for Mobile under the “Browsing Mode Settings” and “Data Settings” section of the Security & Privacy Settings page.
If you enable the Sync feature, we will process Sync data in our environment to ensure the sync across your devices.
In our environment we process the following Service and Device Data while using Secure Browser for Mobile (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if relevant):
These are the third-party analytics tools we use for Secure Browser for Mobile:
For further information regarding our third-party analytics partners, including their privacy policies, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Secure Browser for Mobile cooperates with these search engines:
Secure Browser for Mobile serves advertisements in cooperation with:
For further information regarding these partners please refer to their privacy policies under the links above.
Avast Secure Identity
Secure Identity helps keep yourself safe with advanced identity protection. Depending on the region and product version, Secure Identity – may include features such as credit monitoring (only US), alerts to help you determine if your identity has been compromised and specialist support.
If you are located in the US, the product is provided in cooperation with Sontiq, Inc. We share your name, surname, license ID and email with Sontiq so that they can prepare the service for you. The data processing within the product is governed by this Privacy Notice. If you are located outside the US, the following sections are applicable to you.
We collect and process the following Service and Device Data (in addition to Account Data and Billing Data, if relevant):
Avast SecureLine VPN (collectively as “VPN”)
We are a leading provider of security and privacy tools and therefore we are deeply committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our VPN Policy (together with any other documents referred to in it) sets out the basis on which any data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.
WebTrails is a browser extension (or plug-in) available for Chrome. It provides an alternative view of browsing history with detailed analysis and visualisations of privacy leaks and behaviour patterns. All reports are generated locally in the browser and no data is sent out to any remote servers.
All analyses are performed on-demand, on the device and with the data stored in your browser. No history data for these analyses is stored.
While using WebTrails, we process the following Service and Device Data:
WebTrails does not process Account, Billing and Device Data.