How Yandex Browser uses data from users
Note
To secure your data and keep your search queries and site visits private, follow these general recommendations for protecting your personal information.
All data collected by Yandex Browser for Mobile is processed by Yandex under the terms of the Privacy policy and the License agreement.
In this article you will learn:
- Which data Yandex Browser collects.
- Why Yandex needs this data.
- How to disable sending data to a server.
Which data Yandex Browser collects and why
Yandex Browser sends data to the server to:
- Perform technical tasks, such as increasing the data transfer speed or virus protection.
- Collect statistics on Yandex Browser usage.
- Solve user problems.
Data required for certain features to work
Statistics and crash reports
Data required for certain features to work
Tableau
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
Site addresses added to Tableau
Tableau creates its representation of a site based on both the site's favicon and its main color.
Manually delete sites from Tableau and the site addresses will be deleted.
Location
The tiles that appear when you open the Tableau for the first time depend on your location.
Data is sent once when you first launch Yandex Browser. It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use this browser.
Your smartphone’s technical specifications (model, OS, screen size)
To adapt Tableau to different device models for convenience of use.
It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use this browser.
Search
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
To take your preferences into account when performing a search.
It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. To avoid sending the data, change the default search engine. Yandex won't receive your data, but another search engine may still collect it.
Interface language of the smartphone
Select answers to the search query in this language.
Other data used when searching
Improve search quality.
Image search
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
A photo or drawing by you if you ask Yandex to find similar images.
To search for similar images based on a provided sample.
This feature cannot function without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use image search.
Search suggestions
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
To take into account user's personal preferences.
It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. To avoid sending the data, change the default search engine. Yandex won't receive your data, but another search engine may still collect it.
Interface language of the smartphone
Select answers to the search query in this language.
Location of the smartphone
The list of suggestions depends on the location (for example, when searching for “museums”, the browser will suggest major museums in your area).
Characters you enter in the SmartBox
The list of suggestions adapts according to the characters you enter.
Search queries
Helps to better understand what you are looking for and create a more relevant list of suggestions.
Clicks on links in search results
Helps to better understand what you are looking for and create a more relevant list of suggestions.
If your bookmarks have pages that match your search query, then they will appear in the list of suggestions.
If you have visited pages that match your search query, then they will appear in the list of suggestions.
Translation
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
Address of open page
To determine the language.
This feature cannot function without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use translation.
Text of open page
Translate the page into another language.
This feature cannot function without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use translation.
Ad filtering
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
Addresses of pages that you have reported.
To improve ad-blocking algorithms.
To disable ad filtering:
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Tap →
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Under Content blocking, tap Ad blocking.
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Disable the Offensive ad blocker and Intrusive ad blocking options.
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Protect
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
Prefix of the address hash of an open page
To block pages that contain malware.
It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use this browser.
Information about downloaded file
To check if a file contains malware.
It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use this browser.
Syncing
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Type of data
Reason(s) for sending
How to disable sending data
Authorization data for logging in to Yandex (email address)
To sync data between your devices and restore data if your smartphone breaks or is lost.
To disable syncing:
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Tap →
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Select Syncing.
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Click Disable syncing.
You can also be selective in what data you choose to sync.
Encrypted passwords
Autofill data
Open tabs
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Statistics and crash reports
In addition to information necessary for certain Yandex Browser functions, crash reports and anonymized usage statistics are also sent to the server.
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Type of data |
Reason(s) for sending |
How to disable sending data |
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In addition to reporting feedback to the browser's support service, other information sent is:
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To localize and solve the problem. |
It's impossible to contact support without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't contact support. |
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Along with your review ( → Settings → Write a review), Yandex Browser support staff receives the following:
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To localize and solve the problem. |
Data is added to the body of the e-mail; you can delete it manually. It is better not to, however, because this data will help us locate the problem faster. |
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Crash reports are sent to the server if the Browser or individual components close unexpectedly. |
Identify errors and debug Yandex Browser. |
It isn't possible to use Yandex Browser without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use this browser. |
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When Yandex Browser restarts, it checks if the local network to which the smartphone is connected includes a SmartTV. If a TV is found, Yandex Browser sends technical information about it (manufacturer, model, serial number, screen resolution, etc.) to the server. |
To display a video opened in Yandex Browser on the TV screen. |
Disable the Yandex Remote extension:
You can also turn off sending statistics to the server:
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Statistical data (periodic):
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To count the total number of Yandex Browser users and collect other statistics. |
Alert The data is anonymized. The Yandex Browser team uses them to analyze aggregated statistics. This doesn't threaten the security of your personal data.
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