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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 7, 2025

1Information We Collect

We collect minimal information to provide our services and improve your experience. This includes:

  • User names and email addresses provided during account creation
  • Anonymous usage data through Umami analytics
  • Information you provide when contacting us or contributing to the project

We collect this information to create and manage your account, communicate with you about our services, and enhance the functionality of Vanguard.

2How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to improve our website, understand user behavior, and enhance the Vanguard project. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

3Cookies and Analytics

We use Umami, a privacy-focused analytics tool, to collect anonymous usage data. Umami does not use cookies and does not track users across websites.

The Umami script is loaded from https://cloud.umami.is/script.js and uses the website ID “a51c4b23-0e1c-45e5-8a85-863164fe739b”.

4Third-Party Services

We use Bunny Fonts to serve the Poppins font family. Bunny Fonts is a privacy-friendly alternative to Google Fonts and does not track users or collect personal data.

The font is loaded from https://fonts.bunny.net/css?family=poppins:300,400,500,600,700.

5Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, please contact us.

To delete your account and associated data, you can visit the account settings page on the Vanguard instance you're using. This process allows you to directly control the removal of your personal information from our systems.

Please note that some information may be retained in our records as required for legal, financial, or security purposes.

7Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.

8Official Hosting and Self-Hosting

Vanguard hosts its official app at https://app.vanguardbackup.com. We do our best to secure your data on this official instance.

Please note that Vanguard is an open-source project, which means it can be self-hosted by individuals or organizations. Any other instance of Vanguard is not our official product, and we cannot guarantee the security or privacy practices of these self-hosted instances.

If you are using a self-hosted version of Vanguard, please refer to the privacy policy and security practices of that specific instance should it exist.

9Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

Vanguard is an open-source project provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. By using Vanguard, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the software or any related documentation.
  • We are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the use of Vanguard, including but not limited to data loss, system failure, or any other issues that may arise.
  • For self-hosted instances of Vanguard, the responsibility for security, privacy, and compliance with local laws and regulations lies solely with the individual or organization hosting the instance.
  • We are not liable for any modifications made to the Vanguard software by third parties in self-hosted or forked versions.
  • While we strive to address security vulnerabilities promptly, we cannot guarantee immediate fixes or updates for all reported issues.

By using Vanguard, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the project maintainers, contributors, and any affiliated parties from any claims, damages, or losses arising from your use of the software.

10Additional Information

  • Data Retention

    As we offer user accounts, we retain user data for as long as the account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

  • International Data Transfers

    Data collected through our services may be transferred to, processed, and stored in countries other than your own. By using Vanguard, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries which may have different data protection rules than your country. We make efforts to ensure that transfers of personal data are carried out in accordance with applicable law and carefully manage all transfers to ensure your rights and interests are protected.

  • Children's Privacy

    Vanguard is not recommended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information of a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information from our files as soon as possible.

  • Open Source License

    Vanguard is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). For more details, see the LICENSE file in our repository.

  • Reporting Security Vulnerabilities

    If you discover a potential security vulnerability, please read and follow the guidelines outlined in our security policy at https://github.com/vanguardbackup/vanguard/blob/main/SECURITY.md.

Questions About Our Privacy Policy?

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our practices, we're here to help.

Contact Our Privacy Team