# Private Vault — Zero-Knowledge
> Encrypt & store private documents locally. PIN + biometric protection.
Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shani.privatevault](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shani.privatevault)
## Overview
- **ID:** `com.shani.privatevault`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** developer shani
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 77
- **Version:** 1.6
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-22
- **First published:** 2026-03-17
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 67 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shani.privatevault)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://app.termly.io/dashboard/website/5c395d51-71c3-4a64-8e2c-7ac4b0c1f2d8/privacy-policy](https://app.termly.io/dashboard/website/5c395d51-71c3-4a64-8e2c-7ac4b0c1f2d8/privacy-policy)
## Description
🔐 PRIVATEVAULT — THE MOST SECURE DOCUMENT VAULT FOR ANDROID
Keep your most sensitive documents locked, encrypted, and 100% private
— right on your device. No cloud uploads. No subscriptions required
to get started. No one watching.
PrivateVault uses the same encryption standards trusted by banks and
governments to protect your files — all stored locally on your phone.
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🛡️ MILITARY-GRADE SECURITY
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✔ AES-256-GCM file encryption — every document encrypted individually
✔ SQLCipher encrypted database — your file list is also encrypted
✔ Argon2id PIN hashing — the gold standard for password protection
✔ Android Keystore — encryption keys stored in hardware secure element
✔ Biometric authentication — fingerprint & face unlock
✔ Auto-lock — vault locks the moment you leave the app
✔ Screenshot blocked — FLAG_SECURE enabled system-wide
✔ Root detection — alerts you if your device is compromised
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📁 SMART DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
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✔ 10 built-in categories: Identity, Financial, Medical, Insurance,
Education, Property, Travel, Work, Personal & Other
✔ Create custom categories with your own icons and colors
✔ Search across all documents instantly
✔ Document expiry tracking with smart notifications
✔ Supports PDF, images, and more
✔ Preview documents securely inside the app — no external viewer
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🚫 ZERO CLOUD. ZERO TRACKING.
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PrivateVault is 100% offline. Your documents never leave your device.
No account required. No analytics. No ads. No data collection.
We literally cannot access your files — and that's by design.
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📋 PERFECT FOR STORING
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→ Passport & national ID scans
→ Driver's license
→ Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID
→ Medical records & prescriptions
→ Insurance policies
→ Property documents & rental agreements
→ Bank statements & tax returns
→ Educational certificates & degrees
→ Work contracts & agreements
→ Visa & travel documents
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💎 PREMIUM FEATURES
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Unlock unlimited document storage and priority features with
PrivateVault Premium — a one-time purchase or flexible subscription.
Free plan includes up to 10 documents to get you started.
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🔒 YOUR PRIVACY IS THE PRODUCT
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Most apps make money from your data. PrivateVault makes money from
you — because your privacy is worth paying for. We will never sell,
share, or access your documents. Ever.
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📲 WORKS ON
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Android 8.0 and above. No internet permission required.
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❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Q: What happens if I forget my PIN?
A: You can recover access using your recovery passphrase set during
setup. Without it, documents cannot be recovered — this is
intentional for maximum security.
Q: Is my data backed up to Google Drive?
A: No. PrivateVault is fully offline. Nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Q: Can PrivateVault developers see my documents?
A: Absolutely not. We have no servers, no accounts, no access.
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📬 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
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Found a bug? Have a feature request? We read every message.
[your support email here]
PrivateVault — Because privacy isn't a feature. It's a right.
## Rankings
- #2,071,405 — Overall
## Permissions and access
### Permissions
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.shani.privatevault.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.shani.privatevault)