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Privacy Policy

Velo Privacy Policy

Velo is a minimal, text-first Android launcher. It is designed to stay on your device and stay out of the way. Last updated: September 2026.

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Short version

Velo does not sell your data. Settings like favorites, hidden apps, and theme choices stay on your phone. Biometric unlocks never leave your device.

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What stays on your device

Your pinned favorites, renamed apps, hidden apps, app lock settings, theme, font, and gesture preferences are stored locally on your Android device.

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Search

When you type in the drawer, Velo searches apps and phone Settings on-device. If you choose web search, your query goes to Google / web search you select, just like a browser search.

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Weather and photos

If you turn on weather, your approximate location is used only to fetch weather. If you turn on Photo Frame with Google Photos, your chosen photos are shown on home only with your permission.

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Permissions

Velo asks only for what it needs to work as a launcher, such as app list access, and optional permissions you turn on like biometrics for app lock. You can deny optional permissions anytime in Android Settings.

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Children and changes

Velo is a general utility app and not directed to children. If we update this policy, we will post the new version here with a new date.

Do you collect or sell my personal data?

No. Velo does not sell personal data and does not run an advertising profile on you. App content and settings stay on your device unless a feature you enable needs the internet, like weather or web search.

What about fingerprint or face unlock?

App lock uses Android's built-in biometric and device PIN systems. Your biometric data is handled by Android on your device and is never sent to Velo.

How do I clear my data?

Uninstalling Velo or clearing app storage in Android Settings > Apps > Velo > Storage removes local Velo preferences on that device.

Questions?

This page covers the app. For website questions, use our contact page and we will get back to you.