This article explains what data AdBlock360 collects, how it handles your privacy, and what "safe" means in the context of an ad blocker.
What Data Does AdBlock360 Collect?
AdBlock360 does not collect or store the websites you visit, the content you view, or any personal browsing data. Your browsing activity stays on your device.
AdBlock360 may collect anonymous usage statistics — for example, how many ads were blocked or which features are used most often. This data is aggregated and cannot be linked to you as an individual.
You can disable both toggles at any time under Settings → Privacy: Send anonymous error reports ("Help us fix bugs by sending anonymous crash and error reports") and Send usage statistics ("Share anonymized usage data to help improve AdBlock360"):
Is AdBlock360 Safe to Use?
Yes. AdBlock360 is a legitimate application developed to protect your privacy online — not to compromise it. It does not contain adware, spyware, or bundled software that could harm your device.
However, AdBlock360 is not antivirus software. It blocks ads and trackers on the network level, but it does not scan files for malware or replace a full security suite. For complete device protection, use AdBlock360 alongside your existing antivirus or security software.
Our app is also independently verified — it's certified by AppEsteem and our installer has been analyzed on VirusTotal, ANY.RUN, and Joe Sandbox. If your antivirus shows a false positive, see adblock360.com/is-adblock360-malware and Compatibility with Antivirus and Firewall Software.
Filter Lists and Third-Party Data
AdBlock360 uses filter lists to know which ad and tracking addresses to block. These lists are maintained by trusted open-source communities (such as EasyList). The lists themselves contain only domain and URL patterns — no personal data from users.
Filter lists are downloaded and updated automatically to keep blocking effective against new ad networks.
The HTTPS Certificate
During installation, AdBlock360 asks for your permission to install a local HTTPS certificate. This is needed to filter ads on encrypted sites (YouTube, Facebook, news portals):
What's important to know:
- Local only: The certificate is unique to your PC and is never used to send data.
- Verified: The method is certified by AppEsteem as privacy-respecting.
- Reversible — but two-step: You can disable HTTPS Filtering at any time under Settings → Advanced → HTTPS Filtering. That stops the filtering, but the certificate itself stays on your PC (the system service keeps running). The certificate is removed only when you uninstall AdBlock360 — see Uninstalling AdBlock360.
If you decline the certificate, AdBlock360 still works — but ads on encrypted sites won't be filtered.
Privacy Policy
For full details on data collection, processing, and your rights, see the AdBlock360 Privacy Policy:
https://adblock360.com/privacy-policy
Questions About Privacy?
If you have a specific question about how AdBlock360 handles your data, contact our support team and we will be happy to help.