Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority

Quick Summary

Better Authenticator is completely offline. No data leaves your device, ever.

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and applies to all users of Better Authenticator.

Our Commitment to Privacy

At Better Authenticator, we believe privacy is a fundamental right. Our application is designed with privacy-by-design principles, ensuring that your sensitive authentication data remains completely private and secure on your device.

What We Don't Collect

No Personal Information

We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personal identifiers.

No Authentication Data

Your 2FA codes, secret keys, and account information never leave your device.

No Usage Analytics

We don't track how you use the app, which features you access, or when you use it.

No Device Information

We don't collect device IDs, operating system details, or hardware specifications.

Camera Usage

Better Authenticator requests camera access solely for scanning QR codes when setting up new 2FA accounts.

  • The camera feed is processed locally on your device in real-time
  • No camera data is recorded, stored, or transmitted
  • QR code scanning happens entirely offline
  • Once a QR code is scanned, the camera access is immediately released
  • You can revoke camera permissions at any time through your device settings

Fully Offline Operations

Complete Offline Functionality: Better Authenticator operates entirely offline and requires no internet connection.

  • All authentication codes are generated locally using industry-standard algorithms
  • No network requests are made by the application
  • Your authentication data is stored securely on your device using platform-specific encryption
  • The app functions completely without any server infrastructure

Data Security

While we don't collect your data, we take the security of your locally stored information seriously:

Local Encryption

All authentication secrets are encrypted using your device's secure storage mechanisms (Keychain on iOS, Keystore on Android, etc.).

No Cloud Sync

Your data stays on your device. We don't sync to cloud services, reducing potential attack vectors.

Open Source

Our code is open source, allowing security researchers and developers to audit our privacy practices.

Third-Party Services

Better Authenticator does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The app operates in complete isolation from external services.

Children's Privacy

Better Authenticator does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Since the app operates entirely offline and doesn't collect data, it's safe for users of all ages.

Changes to This Policy

Since Better Authenticator doesn't collect any data, this privacy policy is unlikely to change in ways that affect your privacy. However, if we do make updates, we will post the revised policy on our website and update the effective date.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect your data, there's nothing for us to delete, modify, or export. Your authentication data belongs entirely to you and remains under your complete control on your device.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Better Authenticator's privacy practices, please contact us:

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