stats.rustore.ru: RuStore’s Invasive Tracker | Privacy Auditor
- Privacy Auditor Research Team
- Privacy , Trackers
- March 7, 2026
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stats.rustore.ru: How RuStore Tracks Your App Usage
RuStore’s tracker, stats.rustore.ru, is embedded in Russia’s app store to trace your interactions. It gathers data on app downloads and searches, building profiles at your privacy’s expense. Learn more and protect yourself.
What Is stats.rustore.ru?
This domain is a tracking tool for RuStore, Russia’s alternative to Google Play, logging user behavior for analytics and promotions. As Privacy Auditors, we warn of its invasive data collection practices.
Data It Collects
While using RuStore, it captures:
- IP Address: Links activity to your location.
- App Downloads: Logs apps installed and timestamps.
- User ID: Assigns a unique tracking identifier.
- Geolocation: Gathers location from IP or device.
- Device Info: Records hardware like Xiaomi Redmi.
- Search Queries: Captures store search terms.
- Session Data: Tracks time and actions.
- Browser Type: Identifies Yandex or Chrome.
- Operating System: Notes Android or Windows.
- Cookie IDs: Uses trackers for continuity.
This data builds intrusive user profiles.
Who Gets Your Data?
RuStore shares with:
- VK Company: Operator for internal analytics.
- Third-party partner: For app ads and promotions.
- Data processor: Analyzes user behavior.
- Government entity: Complies with Russian laws, sharing IP and user data.
How to Protect Yourself
Privacy Auditors offer these defenses:
- Block Trackers: Use Privacy Auditor to stop
stats.rustore.ru. - Hide IP with VPN: Mask location with Mullvad.
- Use Privacy Browsers: Opt for Firefox or Tor.
- Clear Cookies: Remove tracking data.
- Limit Permissions: Restrict RuStore access.
Layer these for better protection.
Sources
- RuStore Privacy Policy (Russian): https://rustore.ru/help/legal/privacy-policy
Warning
The stats.rustore.ru tracker grabs data like your IP address, app downloads, and user ID. Protect yourself with Privacy Auditor’s tools, a VPN like Mullvad, and our guidance.
This is a legal disclaimer. All information is provided for educational purposes only.
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