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Firefox Fast & Private Browser

Good overall compliance, with 3 red flags.

The policy scores 92 out of 100 and is graded C. It describes collecting 8 categories of personal data and sharing it with 8 third parties. 1 topic a privacy policy is expected to cover is not addressed.

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Source policy: www.mozilla.org

Pro Se rating: 92 out of 100, Good

92Good

Pro Se Rating
Privacy grade
Grade C
Overall score
92/100
Data categories
8 collected
Third parties
8 shared
Red flags
3 found

Critical attention required

Red flags identified

Our analysis flagged 3 points of concern in Firefox Fast & Private Browser's privacy policy: Vague Language and Ambiguity, Extensive Data Sharing and Undefined Retention Timeframes.

Vague Language and Ambiguity

Analyze outcome:

3/27

Use of broad or unclear terms that provide the service with excessive leeway in data handling.

Extensive Data Sharing

Analyze outcome:

3/27

The policy permits broad sharing of data with third parties, often without clear disclosure.

Undefined Retention Timeframes

Analyze outcome:

3/27

Absence of specified periods for data retention or reasons for keeping data.

What data is collected?

8 of 16Categories of personal data the policy says are collected.

  • Computer Information

    IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Personal Identifier

    Data that can be used to identify an individual, such as name, email address, phone number, and government-issued IDs.

  • User Profile

    Information users provide to create a profile, which might include a username, bio, preferences, etc.

  • Communications

    Content of user communications through messaging services or support channels.

  • Contact Information

    Phone numbers, email addresses, and other contact points.

  • User Online Activities

    Information about how users interact with a website or application, such as browsing history, search queries, and usage patterns.

  • Cookies and Tracking Elements

    Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies used to track user behavior and preferences online.

  • Location

    GPS data, IP address-based location, and other geolocation data.

Data shared with third parties

8Organisations the policy says data is shared with.

  • eBay.com

  • Wikipedia

  • Perplexity

  • DuckDuckGo

  • Apple

  • Google

  • Amazon.com

  • Microsoft (Bing)

Purpose of data collection

7 of 10Understand why your data is requested.

  • Personalization

    To enhance user experience, data might be collected to personalize content, recommendations, and features based on individual preferences and behaviors.

  • Communication

    Organizations often collect contact information to communicate with users, such as sending transactional emails, updates, newsletters, or responding to inquiries.

  • Service Provision

    Data is often collected to provide and improve the services or products that users have requested. This could involve using personal data for account creation, service delivery, or customer support.

  • Security and Fraud Prevention

    Information might be collected to protect against and detect fraud, unauthorized activities, and other security threats.

  • Marketing and Advertising

    With user consent, data may be used for marketing purposes, such as targeting advertisements or promotions to users who might find them relevant.

  • Legal Compliance

    Organizations may need to collect data to comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records for regulatory purposes or responding to legal requests.

  • Analytics and Improvement

    Data is used to analyze how users interact with a service or product. This helps in improving user experience, addressing issues, and making informed business decisions.

Data retention periods

3How long the policy says data is kept.

  • Short-term Retention

    Data retained for a short period, often days to a few months, such as some types of temporary logs or non-essential cookies.

  • Medium-term Retention

    Data kept for several months to a few years. Examples include marketing data retained until a user unsubscribes or demonstrates inactivity for a certain period.

  • Regulatory Compliance

    Data retained specifically to meet regulatory requirements, where laws dictate specific timeframes, such as tax records or data related to legal disputes.

Mobile app permission concerns

1Based on the permissions the application requests, beyond what the policy states it collects.

  • Biometric Data

    Fingerprints, facial recognition data, or other biometric identifiers.

Your rights

7 of 7 grantedWhat the policy says about your data protection rights.
  • Right to access your dataYes
  • Right to erasureYes
  • Right to correct your dataYes
  • Right to data portabilityYes
  • Right to object to processingYes
  • Right to restrict processingYes
  • Right to withdraw consentYes

What the policy does not address

1Topics a privacy policy is expected to cover that this one leaves out.
  • Children's data

Security measures applied to protect the data

6 of 11Technical and organisational safeguards the policy describes for protecting your data.

  • Vendor and Third-Party Assessments

    Service providers that handle personal data are vetted and monitored for adequate security.

  • Secure Data Storage

    Personal data is kept in protected systems, such as secured data centers or encrypted databases.

  • Generic Security Assurances

    The policy states that data is protected but does not describe the specific measures used.

  • Secure Data Transfer

    Data is protected while it moves between devices and servers, typically over encrypted connections.

  • Privacy and Security Program

    A formal program of policies, roles and controls the organization maintains to protect personal data.

  • Encryption

    Data is encoded so that only authorized parties can read it, in storage, in transit, or both.

When will users be notified about privacy policy changes

4 of 8Circumstances that trigger user notification regarding updates to data handling practices.

  • Privacy-Relevant Changes

    Changes that affect what personal data is collected, how it is used, or who it is shared with.

  • Minor Updates and Clarifications

    Editorial changes, such as corrected wording or clarifications, that do not change how data is handled.

  • Legal Compliance Updates

    Changes made to comply with new or amended laws and regulations.

  • Changes in Data Processing

    Changes to how, where or by whom personal data is processed, such as new service providers or storage locations.

How will users be notified about privacy policy changes

4 of 8The channels and methods used to communicate privacy policy updates to users.

  • Blog Post Update

    The change is described in a post on the organization's blog.

  • Update in Privacy Policy Document

    The revised policy is published, usually with a new "last updated" date, and users are expected to check it themselves.

  • Website Announcement

    A notice is posted on the service's website, such as a banner or a news page.

  • Other Communication Channels

    Other means not listed here, such as letters, text messages or customer support.

4 of 6The lawful grounds under which your personal data is collected and processed.

  • Contractual Necessity

    Processing is needed to perform a contract with the user, or to take steps the user asked for before entering into one.

  • Consent

    The user has agreed to the processing of their personal data for one or more specific purposes.

  • Legal Obligation

    Processing is needed to comply with a law the organization is subject to.

  • Legitimate Interests

    Processing is needed for the legitimate interests of the organization or a third party, unless the user's rights and interests override them.

Children's data

What the policy says about collecting data from children.

  • Addresses data from children

    Whether the policy specifically covers how data from children and minors is handled.

    No

  • Collects data from children

    Whether the policy says the service collects personal data from children.

    No

  • Minimum age

    The age below which the policy says personal data is not collected.

    0 years

  • Age for consent

    The age the policy gives for obtaining consent to process a child's data.

    0 years

Contact information

Reach out to the data controller for questions, requests, or concerns about your personal data.
Email
compliance@mozilla.com
Website
mozilla.com
Address
Bird & Bird DPO Services SRL, Avenue Louise 235 b 1, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Company name
Mozilla Corporation

About this application

Platform
Android
Application id
org.mozilla.firefox
Category
Communication
Store listing
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