How Yandex Browser uses data from users

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

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 tablet’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

Type of data	Reason(s) for sending	How to disable sending data
Unique user identifier	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 tablet	Select answers to the search query in this language.
Other data used when searching	Improve search quality.

Image search

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

Type of data	Reason(s) for sending	How to disable sending data
Unique user identifier	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 tablet	Select answers to the search query in this language.
Location of the tablet	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.
Bookmarks	If your bookmarks have pages that match your search query, then they will appear in the list of suggestions.
History	If you have visited pages that match your search query, then they will appear in the list of suggestions.

Translation

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

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: Tap  → Settings. Under Content blocking, tap Ad blocking. Disable the Offensive ad blocker and Intrusive ad blocking options.

Protect

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

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 tablet breaks or is lost.	To disable syncing: Tap  → Settings. Select Syncing. Click Disable syncing. You can also be selective in what data you choose to sync.
Tableau
Bookmarks
Encrypted passwords
Autofill data
Open tabs

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.

Type of data	Reason(s) for sending	How to disable sending data
In addition to reporting feedback to the browser's support service, other information sent is: Your device's technical specifications (model, platform, operating system version, and Yandex Browser version). Unique user identifier. Device region and language.	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.
Along with your review ( → Settings → Write a review), Yandex Browser support staff receives the following: Unique user identifier. Your device's technical specifications (model, platform, operating system version, and Yandex Browser version). Device region and language.	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.
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.
When Yandex Browser restarts, it checks if the local network to which the tablet 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: Tap  → Extensions. Find the Yandex Remote extension in the list and toggle the button to Off. You can also turn off sending statistics to the server: Tap  → Settings. In the More settings section, disable the option Help improve Browser.
Statistical data (periodic): Your device's technical specifications (model, platform, operating system version, and Yandex Browser version) Device region and language Navigation statistics Browse history User queries Opened video and audio files Changes to Yandex Browser settings Browser processes that are running Cookie files (for example, cookies that determine your location) Other statistical data (such as user actions and HTTP referrer)	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. Tap  → Settings. In the More settings section, disable the option Help improve Browser.

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