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PRIVACY_POLICY.md

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 Privacy Policy
-Last updated: May 2026
+Last updated: July 2025
 PaladinVPN is a free VPN service built and operated by a solo developer.
 What we collect
 We collect the minimum required to operate the service:
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 We do not log your internet traffic or browsing history.
 We do not sell or share any data with third parties.
 
-Ads
-PaladinVPN uses Google AdMob to display rewarded video ads. Google may collect data as part of ad delivery. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.
+Ads & Consent
+PaladinVPN uses Google AdMob to display rewarded video ads. On first launch, users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom are shown a consent dialog (provided by Google's User Messaging Platform) that lets them choose whether to allow personalized ads. This consent choice is stored on your device and can be changed at any time by reinstalling the app. Google may collect data as part of ad delivery. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for details.
 Your traffic
 Your internet traffic is routed through our server located in Finland. We do not inspect, log, or store your traffic.
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