Last Modified: July 30, 2025
This sub-policy forms an integral part of the User Manual Vault Privacy Policy.
It outlines how we collect, use, and protect data specifically related to your account creation, search activity, and manual downloads when using the
1. Account Activity
| Action | Our Policy |
|---|
| Logging of user traffic or viewed manuals | ❌ We do not log or track which specific manuals you open, search, or download. |
| Collection of content or search history | ❌ We do not collect or store the content of your searches or any downloaded files. |
| Sharing or selling usage data | ❌ We never sell or share your history or data with advertisers or external parties. |
| Speed or access limitation | ⚙️ We do not throttle or restrict your download speed except in rare cases of excessive automated use, to maintain quality for all users. |
Our free access tier follows the same privacy standards as paid plans.
All User Manual Vault servers are protected with encryption and do not store identifiable session or activity data.
2. Transparency
| Topic | Policy |
|---|
| Law enforcement requests | We only respond to valid legal requests and disclose the minimal data required by law. |
| Data request reporting | Any such requests (if they occur) will be summarized in our Transparency Summary, publicly available on our website. |
| Data ownership | All stored data remains under User Manual Vault’s control and is never sold or transferred without consent. |
3. Data Security
| Security Element | Description |
|---|
| Server ownership | All servers are owned or directly managed by User Manual Vault or its affiliates. |
| Storage location | All data is stored in the United States (Delaware jurisdiction) under strong privacy regulations. |
| Encryption | All user data, including login credentials, is encrypted using industry-standard encryption. |
| Disk protection | Each server uses full-disk encryption; even in the unlikely event of hardware compromise, no readable data can be accessed. |
4. Data We May Process
| Type of Data | Purpose |
|---|
| Email address and credentials | To maintain user accounts and authentication (if registration is available). |
| Anonymous device information | Browser type, operating system, and region — used for optimizing site performance. |
| Technical security logs | Non-identifiable logs used to prevent abuse and maintain uptime stability. |
We do not collect, store, or associate any data about which manuals you search, preview, or download.
5. Contact Information
