DeepSeek Privacy Report
DeepSeek does not track you across other apps. It integrates 19 third-party SDKs including Snap SDK. Its developer declares collection of location, contact info, user content, and search history, and 3 more data types linked to your identity. The app requests access to Microphone and Photos.
Privacy Facts
DeepSeek - AI Assistant
This report was made on April 6, 2026 for v1.8.2 of DeepSeek - AI Assistant. SDKs and permissions were found by downloading the app from the Apple App Store and inspecting publicly accessible metadata: the bundle's Frameworks directory, Info.plist, and entitlements. No code was decompiled, decrypted, or reverse engineered. Data use disclosures are self-reported by the developer to Apple. The presence of an SDK in the app bundle does not necessarily mean it is active or transmitting data at runtime. This report reflects what was found at the time of analysis and may not reflect subsequent updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DeepSeek safe to use?
DeepSeek integrates 19 third-party SDKs spanning infrastructure, media, and advertising. It collects data linked to your identity including Location, Contact Info, User Content, and Search History and 3 more categories. It includes 1 advertising or attribution SDK. Whether this is acceptable depends on your personal privacy preferences.
Does DeepSeek track you?
DeepSeek collects location, contact info, and user content and 4 more linked to your identity, but does not declare cross-app tracking. The app includes 1 advertising or attribution SDK.
What permissions does DeepSeek need?
DeepSeek requests 3 iOS permissions: Microphone, Photo Library, and Save to Photo Library.
What data does DeepSeek collect?
According to its App Store privacy label, DeepSeek collects data linked to your identity including Location, Contact Info, User Content, Search History, Identifiers, Usage Data, and Diagnostics.
How many SDKs does DeepSeek have?
DeepSeek integrates 19 third-party SDKs. 1 for advertising, 1 for social integration, 6 for infrastructure, and 9 for other. None are for analytics.
Does DeepSeek use Google SDKs?
Yes. DeepSeek includes 3 Google or Firebase SDKs: Google Sign-In, Google Utilities, and GoogleSignInSwift. These are used for cloud infrastructure and services, not advertising.
Does DeepSeek access your camera or microphone?
DeepSeek requests access to your microphone. The developer says this is for "Allow microphone access for voice input". These permissions are only active when you grant them in iOS Settings.
What are some alternatives to DeepSeek?
Other productivity apps include 1Password, AdGuard VPN, Wix, Edge Gallery, SHAREit, and AOL. Each app takes a different approach to productivity and varies in its data collection and SDK usage.
