Privacy Policy

Last updated June 4, 2026

Privacy Policy for iOSBuddy

Effective Date: June 4, 2026
Last Updated: June 4, 2026

1. Overview

iOSBuddy ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website https://iosbuddy.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

Important Note: iOSBuddy is an independent resource database. We are not affiliated with Apple Inc. We do not host IPSW files, OTA updates, or copyrighted software on our own servers. We only provide links to third-party sources and display publicly available information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information (Log Data)

When you visit iOSBuddy, our servers automatically record certain information that your browser sends. This may include:

Your IP address (anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring / exit pages
Date and time stamps
Pages viewed and links clicked

This information is used for security, troubleshooting, and analyzing site traffic trends. We do not use this data to personally identify you.

2.2 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use essential cookies to:

Remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode if implemented)
Enable basic site functionality

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking without your explicit consent.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly.

2.3 Information You Voluntarily Provide

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as:

Contact forms or suggestions: When you request a missing firmware or app, we may collect your name and email address only to respond.
Newsletter (if offered): Your email address for updates.

We do not require registration or accounts to use any core features of iOSBuddy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve iOSBuddy
Monitor signing status and update firmware lists in real time
Respond to your questions or suggestions
Analyze usage patterns to optimize site performance
Protect against unauthorized access or abuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Links & External Services

iOSBuddy contains links to third-party websites, including:

Firmware download sources (e.g., Apple's servers, trusted mirrors)
App developer pages
Jailbreak tool repositories

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

5. Data Retention

Log data: Anonymized logs are retained for up to 30 days for security analysis.
Contact form submissions: Retained for as long as necessary to address your inquiry, typically no longer than 90 days.
Email addresses (if subscribed): Retained until you unsubscribe.

6. Children's Privacy

iOSBuddy is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

7. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in [specify country, e.g., "the United States"]. If you access iOSBuddy from outside that region, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed where we operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you.
Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of any non-essential data collection (e.g., analytics cookies).
Right to Correct: Update inaccurate information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert email address, e.g., privacy@iosbuddy.com] . We will respond within 30 days.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top

We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Via Website: [https://iosbuddy.com/contact]

Summary for Users

You should know:	Our commitment:
Do we require accounts?	No
Do we sell your data?	No
Do we host firmware files?	No (we only link)
Do we use tracking cookies?	Minimal (essential only)
Can you browse anonymously?	Yes

Thank you for trusting iOSBuddy. Your privacy matters to us.