Yandex.Disk and user data
When you use the Yandex.Disk app, Yandex collects and transfers data to its servers. Yandex processes data according to its Privacy Policy and License Agreement.
To protect your data, follow the General recommendations for protecting personal information.
If you have any questions or problems, please contact support.
What data is transferred by the Yandex.Disk app
Type of data | Why data is transferred | How to disable data transfers |
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Files and metadata | The service is used for storing files (photos, videos, documents, notes, and other files), as well as metadata (file size, download time, geolocation, information about shared data users, and actions performed on files) | Permission is required to access the Photo app and camera. You can remove permissions in your device system settings. You can't disable the transfer of only parts of the metadata. If you don't want to send metadata, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Time zone and device language | Localization and adaptation of the app interface. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
User account data and user and the mobile device unique identifiers | User identification. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Usage information | Improving the service. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Technical characteristics of the mobile device | Improving the quality of the app's performance. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Application crash reports | Improving the quality of the app's performance. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Network type and free space on device | Improving the quality of the app's performance. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Type of data | Why data is transferred | How to disable data transfers |
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Files and metadata | The service is used for storing files (photos, videos, documents, notes, and other files), as well as metadata (file size, download time, geolocation, information about shared data users, and actions performed on files) | Permission is required to access the Photo app and camera. You can remove permissions in your device system settings. You can't disable the transfer of only parts of the metadata. If you don't want to send metadata, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Time zone and device language | Localization and adaptation of the app interface. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
User account data and user and the mobile device unique identifiers | User identification. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Usage information | Improving the service. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Technical characteristics of the mobile device | Improving the quality of the app's performance. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Application crash reports | Improving the quality of the app's performance. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
Network type and free space on device | Improving the quality of the app's performance. | You can't use the app without this data. If you don't want to send this data, don't use the Yandex.Disk app. |
The only way you can stop the transfer of data that cannot be disabled app or system settings is by removing the Yandex.Disk app.