Legal and Compliance

Privacy Policy

We value your privacy. This document explains how clashofficialhome.com collects,
uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: May 1, 2026 Scope: Global Users English Version
Quick Links: Policy Overview Data Collection Data Usage Data Sharing Cookie Data Security User Rights Minors Policy Updates
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Policy Overview

Thank you for visiting clashofficialhome.com (hereinafter referred to as "this website"). This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") is intended to explain to you how we will collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit this website, download the Clash client, or use the related services provided by this website.

This website is maintained by the Clash Open Source Project community and is the official information and download platform for the Clash series of clients. We are committed to processing your personal information responsibly and complying with applicable data protection laws and regulations.

Important Note

The core function of this website is to provide Clash client downloads and usage tutorials.The Clash client itself is open-source software, and its data processing behavior is determined by the corresponding open-source code, independent of this website's privacy policy. This policy only applies to web access behavior on this website.

Please read this entire policy carefully before using this website. If you do not agree with any terms of this policy, please stop using this website. Continued use of this website constitutes your acceptance of all terms of this policy.

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Information We Collect

During your visit to this website, we may collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, our servers and third-party analytics tools may automatically record the following information:

IP Address Used for location identification and security protection, usually anonymized in logs
Browser Information Browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution
Access Behavior Visited page URLs, Referrer page, session duration, click path
Access Time Request timestamp, used for traffic statistics and security auditing
Language Preference Browser language settings, used for auto-redirecting to the corresponding language page
Download Records Download requests for client installation packages, including filename and file size (excluding personal identification information)

2.2 Information You Voluntarily Provide

This website currently does not require user registration, nor does it provide forms that require you to voluntarily fill in personal information (such as newsletter subscriptions, comment systems, etc.). If such features are added in the future, we will separately explain the data collection methods on the corresponding feature interface and update this policy accordingly.

Data Minimization Principle

We follow the principle of data minimization and only collect information necessary to achieve website functionality. We will not proactively collect sensitive personal information such as your name, ID number, bank account, etc.

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How We Use Information

The information we collect will be used for the following purposes, and all uses are based on the principles of "lawfulness, fairness, and necessity":

Core Functions
  • Provide Website ServicesLoad pages, process download requests, implement auto-language redirection
  • Technical OperationsServer load balancing, CDN cache optimization, troubleshooting and system maintenance
  • Security ProtectionIdentify and block malicious crawlers, DDoS attacks, and other security threats
Improve Experience
  • Traffic AnalysisUnderstand user access sources and behavior paths, optimize page content and layout structure
  • Download StatisticsCount downloads of clients across platforms to provide reference data for version iterations
  • Performance OptimizationIdentify slow-loading page resources to continuously improve access speed
Compliance Purposes
  • Legal ComplianceRetain necessary server logs as required by law to meet applicable laws and regulations
  • Dispute ResolutionProvide necessary records and proof in case of complaints or legal disputes
What We Will Not Do

We promise not to use your information for: sending unauthorized commercial ads, selling your personal data to third parties, conducting automated profiling or decision-making based on personal characteristics, or any other uses beyond the scope of this policy.

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Information Sharing and Disclosure

We will not sell, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information for commercial purposes. Only under the following limited circumstances may we share relevant information with third parties:

Service Providers

We use third-party service providers to help operate this website, including cloud service hosts, CDN acceleration providers, and website traffic analysis tools (like Google Analytics). These providers are only authorized to use your information within the scope of providing their services and must adhere to this policy or stricter data protection requirements.

Legal Requirements

When required by law or in response to valid legal directives from government or judicial authorities, we may need to disclose relevant information. In such cases, we will try to notify you whenever possible (unless prohibited by law) and will only disclose the minimum information necessary for compliance.

Protecting Rights

When we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or personal safety of this website, users, or the public, we may share information with relevant parties. For example, during investigations into security vulnerabilities, malicious attacks, or illegal infringements.

About Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics for anonymous traffic statistical analysis. The data collected by Google Analytics through Cookies is IP-anonymized. Google acts as the data processor, and its data usage complies with the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of this tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

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Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enable website functionality and analyze user behavior. This website uses the following types of Cookies and similar technologies:

Cookie Type Purpose Description Strictly Necessary Expiration
Necessary Cookies Maintain basic page functions, such as language preference memory and session state. Without these Cookies, the website cannot function properly Yes End of Session / 30 Days
Analytics Cookies Track page views, user sources, and behavior paths via Google Analytics. Data is anonymized and used only to improve website content No 2 Years
Performance Cookies Cache identifiers set by CDN providers to accelerate static resource loading. Does not contain personal identification info No 7 Days

How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or reject Cookies in the following ways:

  • Browser SettingsManage Cookie preferences in your browser's 'Settings → Privacy and Security'. You can block all Cookies or only third-party Cookies
  • Incognito/Private BrowsingVisit this website using your browser's private/incognito mode; Cookies will be cleared automatically after the session ends
  • Opt out of Google AnalyticsInstall the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to completely block analytics data collection
Note

Disabling necessary Cookies may cause the auto-language detection feature to fail, and you may need to manually switch to your corresponding language version. Analytics Cookies do not affect core website functions.

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Data Security Measures

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, leakage, tampering, or destruction:

Full-site HTTPS Encryption

This website strictly enforces the HTTPS protocol and uses TLS 1.2/1.3 encrypted transmission to ensure the security of data communication between you and this website.

Access Control

Server access rights are restricted to a few authorized technicians, and all access has comprehensive operation logs.

Log Anonymization

IP addresses in server access logs are regularly truncated and anonymized to reduce long-term retention of personal information.

Regular Data Cleanup

Raw access logs are kept for no more than 90 days and are automatically deleted afterward. Aggregated statistical data does not contain PII and can be retained long-term for trend analysis.

DDoS Protection

Defend against distributed denial-of-service attacks through CDN edge nodes and WAF (Web Application Firewall) to ensure website stability and data integrity.

Open Source and Auditable

The Clash client itself is open-source software, and its source code can be publicly reviewed. Anyone can verify the client's data processing behavior. There is no hidden data collection.

Security Limitations Note

Despite the measures we have taken above, no data transmission or storage system on the Internet can guarantee 100% security. If you find security vulnerabilities or privacy issues related to this website, welcome to report to us via GitHub Issues.

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Your Rights and Choices

According to applicable laws in your region (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation GDPR, China's Personal Information Protection Law PIPL, etc.), you may have the following data rights:

Right to Know and Access

You have the right to know what information we have collected about you and request a copy of the relevant data.

Right to Rectification

If the information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request correction.

Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten)

Under certain circumstances, you have the right to request us to delete personal information related to you. Please note that due to the anonymization of server logs, we may not be able to accurately identify the entries corresponding to you in the logs.

Right to Object and Restrict Processing

You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information, or request a restriction of processing under certain circumstances. For example, you can disable Google Analytics tracking through browser settings or plugins.

Right to Data Portability

Where technically feasible and permitted by law, you have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.

Right to Withdraw Consent

For data processing based on your consent, you can withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of data processing activities carried out before the withdrawal.

Since this website does not have a user account system, you can submit data rights requests via GitHub Issues, and we will try our best to reply and process within a reasonable period (usually within 30 days).

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Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

  • GitHub Code Repository (github.com)
  • Apple App Store App Page
  • Google Play Store Page
  • Client Developer Official Site or Docs

After clicking these links, you will leave this website and enter third-party websites.This privacy policy does not apply to the above third-party websites, whose privacy practices are governed by their respective privacy policies, and we assume no responsibility for their content. We recommend that you review their privacy policies before visiting third-party websites.

External Link Identifier

External links on this website have been added with the target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" attribute to ensure that our site's Referrer information is not passed to third-party websites when jumping, protecting your browsing source privacy.

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Children's Privacy

The target users of this website are adult internet users with a certain technical foundation. Clash is an open-source tool for professional technical personnel with proxy configuration needs, and is not intended for children under 13 (or a higher age specified by certain jurisdictions)。

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor and believe that your child has provided personal information to this website, please notify us via GitHub Issues, and we will immediately take measures to delete the relevant information.

Notice for Parents and Guardians

If you allow a minor to use this website, please accompany and guide them to understand the basic knowledge of online privacy protection, ensuring that they do not randomly submit personal information to any website.

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Policy Updates

We may revise this privacy policy based on business changes, legal and regulatory updates, or technical adjustments. The revised policy will be posted on this page, and the 'Last Updated' date at the top of the page will be updated.

May 1, 2026 Current Version (v1.0)

Initial version released, covering complete content such as information collection, use, Cookies, security, user rights, etc.

For major changes (such as adding new types of data collection, changing the purpose of data use, etc.), we will notify users prominently on the website homepage or download page in advance, and provide a reasonable notice period (usually no less than 15 days) before the changes take effect.

Continued use of this website means you accept the updated privacy policy. If you do not agree with the new version of the policy, please stop visiting this website.

Historical Versions

If you need to view historical versions of this policy, you can view the corresponding historical commit records via GitHub Repositories.

One-Sentence Summary

We only collect the minimum information necessary to operate the website, do not sell your data, do not collect sensitive personal information, and the client is an auditable open-source software. If you have any privacy questions, welcome to communicate with us via GitHub.

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