docs: revise privacy policy

Updated privacy policy to clarify data handling and storage practices.

Author: kowyo

PRIVACY.md

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 **Effective Date:** *October 8, 2025*
 
-This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how **HITSZ Connect Verge** (“we,” “our,” or “the Application”) handles personal information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how data is processed, stored, and used.
+This software stores all information (including settings, username, and password) **locally on your device**. We **do not collect, transmit, or store any personal information** outside your machine.
 
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+Your information is used **solely for connecting to the VPN service** you specify. When you initiate a VPN connection, the relevant data is sent **directly to the VPN server**.
 
-### **1. Scope of This Policy**
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-This Policy applies to all users of the HITSZ Connect Verge application. By using the Application, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.
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-### **2. Data Ownership and Transparency**
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-* **User Control:** All data entered into the Application remains under your sole control.
-* **Local Data Storage:** The Application is designed to operate locally on your device. No personal information is transmitted to, collected by, or stored on our servers.
-* **Open Source Verification:** HITSZ Connect Verge is an open-source project licensed under the **GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)**. Users may inspect the source code at any time to verify data handling practices.
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-### **3. Information Collected**
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-The Application itself **does not collect any personal data**.
-However, in order to connect to the EasyConnect network, you may be required to provide:
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-* **HITSZ Username and Password:** These credentials are necessary solely for authentication with the authentication server.
-* **Local Storage of Credentials:** Your credentials are stored securely on your local device to facilitate convenient login. They are never transmitted to or accessed by us or any third-party service.
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-### **4. Purpose of Information Use**
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-Your credentials are used **exclusively** for authentication with the **authentication server**.
-The Application sends authentication requests directly to the server. No intermediary servers, analytics services, or developer-operated endpoints are involved in this process.
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-### **5. Data Security**
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-We take data security seriously.
-Because all credentials are stored locally, their protection depends on the security of your device. You are responsible for implementing appropriate safeguards, such as device encryption, password protection, and software updates, to prevent unauthorized access.
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-### **6. Children’s Privacy**
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-The Application is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or store any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately.
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-### **7. Changes to This Privacy Policy**
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-We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All revisions will be made available through the official project repository. Your continued use of the Application following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
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-### **8. Contact Information**
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-If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact us through our official GitHub repository:
-👉 [https://github.com/kowyo/hitsz-connect-verge/issues](https://github.com/kowyo/hitsz-connect-verge/issues)
+All source code is **open source** and released under the **GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0)**.