Astra Browser
This policy explains how information is handled when you use Astra Browser, a private web browser for Android published by JS Universal Technologies (OPC) Private Limited.
Last updated: 15 November 2026Information stored on your device
Your browsing history, bookmarks, reading list, open tabs, tab groups, downloads list and settings are stored only on your device. We do not receive or store them on our servers. Private tabs do not save history, cookies or cache after they are closed. You can delete browsing data at any time in Settings → Shields & privacy, or turn on 'Clear data on exit'.
Websites you visit
When you open a website, that website and its service providers receive your request (such as your IP address and browser information) and handle it under their own privacy policies. Astra Shields block many ads, trackers, fingerprinting scripts, pop-ups and redirects, but no blocker can stop every form of tracking.
Change Location (proxy)
Change Location is off by default. When you turn it on, pages opened in Astra are sent through a free public proxy server that Astra selects from a public proxy list. The proxy operator is a third party: it can see which websites you connect to and the content of any unencrypted (http) page. Secure (https) pages stay encrypted. It is not a full-device VPN and does not cover other apps or downloads. Use it only if you accept these limits. A notification with a lock icon is shown while it is on.
Search and search suggestions
Text you type in the address bar is sent to the search engine you select (for example Google, DuckDuckGo or Bing) when you search. If 'Show search suggestions' is on, typed text is also sent to that search engine to show suggestions. You can turn suggestions off in Settings.
Safe Browsing
If Google Safe Browsing is turned on, Android System WebView may check website addresses against Google's list of unsafe sites, under Google's privacy policy. You can turn this off in Settings → Shields & privacy.
Translate page
Page translation runs on your device using Google ML Kit. The text of the page is not sent to us or to a translation server. The language model is downloaded once from Google when you first translate into a language.
QR code scanner
The QR scanner uses the Google Play services code scanner. The camera is handled by Google Play services; Astra only receives the text inside the QR code, and Astra itself does not need camera permission for this feature.
Advertising
Astra shows one small native ad on the New Tab page using Google AdMob. Google and its partners may collect and use device identifiers (such as the advertising ID), approximate location from the IP address and ad interaction data to show and measure ads, under Google's privacy policy. Where the law requires it, you are asked for consent first. No full-screen ads are shown.
Crash reports and usage statistics
If 'Send crash reports & usage statistics' is on, Firebase Crashlytics and Google Analytics for Firebase receive crash details and anonymous usage counts (such as which screens and features are used). We never send the addresses or content of pages you visit. You can turn this off in Settings → Shields & privacy.
Permissions
Camera, microphone and location are requested only when a website you open asks for them and you allow it. Notifications are used for download progress and to show when Change Location is on. Files are saved only to the download folder you choose. Backup files are created only when you tap 'Backup to file' and are saved where you choose.
Data sharing, retention and deletion
We do not sell your personal data. Data stored on your device stays there until you delete it or uninstall Astra. Data handled by Google services (AdMob, Firebase, Safe Browsing, ML Kit, Play services) is kept under Google's policies. To ask about deletion of any data we may hold, contact us at the email below.
Children
Astra Browser is not directed at children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy when features or connected services change; the latest version will always be published on this page with its update date. For questions, contact JS Universal Technologies (OPC) Private Limited at jsuniversaltechnologies@gmail.com.
Contact
Questions about this policy may be sent to jsuniversaltechnologies@gmail.com.