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What’s new in v.1.30.0 (release date: September 24th 2020)
What’s new in v.1.29.0
What’s new in v.1.28.0
What’s new in v.1.26.0
What’s new in v.1.25.0
What’s new in v.1.24.0
What’s new in v.1.23.0
What’s new in v.1.22.0
What’s new in v.1.21.0
What’s new in v.1.20.0
What was new in previous versions

What’s new in v1.30.0 (release date: September 24th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Chrome has changed the way it shows extensions in the navigation bar: a puzzle piece is now representing extensions and, clicking on it, allows users to pin their browser extensions in the bar. Without using this option, the Privowny App shortcut may not be visible, so we designed an explanation screen to explain the new behavior and allow users to find their Privowny App extension easily, in one click.
The "Do you want to save the credentials you just entered? " notification is now displayed right after generating a password on a web registration form.
The "Contact us" form has seen some improvements for a better user experience.

Bug fixes

The improved behavior of the "Do you want to save the credentials you just entered?" notification managed to fix bugs for the following websites: zillow.com, harveynichols.com, foxnews.com, app.asana.com, wikipedia.org, bhphotovideo.com, wordpress.com, lexpress.fr, checkout.elsevier.com, barnesandnoble.com, techcrunch.com, yahoo.com, airbnb.com, cbsnews.com, dropbox.com, quora.com, nike.com, cracked.com, seloger.com, 750g.com, bigfishgames.com, hotels.com, glassdoor.com, linkedin.com, cbssports.com, xhamster.com, ticketmaster.com, freshdirect.com, yelp.co.uk, biblegateway.com, voxmedia.com, epicurious.com, edreams.co.uk.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

Multiple minor user interface improvements and bug fixes.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Multiple minor user interface improvements and bug fixes.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.29.0 (release date: August 25th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Some of the preferences users specify in the Settings are now persistent even when users use a different browser or computer. They are no longer saved locally for each browser, but rather at an account level. These preferences are about: remembering the Master Key, locking the main window and whether or not to see a notification when an alias is created.
Minor user interface improvements.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

The possibility to delete aliases has been temporarily removed from the Alias Manager. This functionality will return shortly with new improvements.
Minor user interface improvements.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Multiple minor user interface improvements.

Notable bug fixes

The app would sometimes stop responding when users tried saving an account with an empty password field in the Password Manager. This is now fixed.
Multiple minor bug fixes.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.28.0 (release date: July 28th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Passwords in the Password Manager can now be filtered according to their strength. Users can click on the strength in the header to see the list of corresponding passwords.
Multiple user interface improvements have been implemented, including improving responsiveness, with a sleeker, cleaner look when the Main Window is resized to a smaller size.
The AI algorithm has been updated. We continuously improve how we identify the nature of a field on a form to ensure the options offered by the Smartfield Icon are as relevant as possible.

Notable bug fix

On certain websites, the notification prompting users to save their credentials would appear twice. This has been resolved.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Chrome has recently fixed the issue on the Chrome browser for Android that interfered with the Tracker Filter. Your Privowny App Tracker Filter now works properly on all browsers.

Notable change

A full-screen mode has been added in the Alias Manager. Users can now click on the icon next to an alias to have it appear in full in landscape mode on their device, to make it easier to read or show to someone (like a salesperson who has asked you for your email after a purchase).

Notable bug fix

The app would sometimes crash when users attempted to open or copy a password in the Password Manager. This has now been corrected.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

A full-screen mode has been added in the Alias Manager. Users can now click on the icon next to an alias to have it appear in full in landscape mode on their device, to make it easier to read or show to someone (like a salesperson who has asked you for your email after a purchase).
Multiple minor user interface improvements.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.26.0 (release date: July 1st 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Improvements have been made to the Alias Manager in order to be more self-explanatory and intuitive. Drop-down menus have replaced some of the toggles and the user’s primary email address is mentioned below the header to make it clearer that all emails sent to the user’s aliases are forwarded to this particular inbox.
The option to let your browser remember your Master Key for a set amount of time has been refined in order to offer comfort, security and a more user-friendly process. Learn more about how this feature works
A card has been added to the “Getting started” section to explain how the Master Key works when it is used as an extra security level of authentication (in addition to being the only key able to decrypt the users’ data).
It is now possible to exclude companies for data collection individually from the Data Manager (it was possible to do it from the Toolbar before, but only when visiting the said website).
It is now possible to better see which data were entered manually and which ones were automatically added to the Data Manager through the data collection feature. Data can now be easily sorted this way thanks to 2 new buttons in the header of the Manager.
The Toolbar doesn’t allow users to block or allow trackers on all websites anymore. It stays in its contextual role and only applies to the visited website (this feature is still available from the Tracker Panel though).
Better communication has been put in place in order to let the users know when they have been disconnected unexpectedly. A question mark is added to the browser extension’s icon (in the navigation bar) and notifications are sent every 24 hours.
A message was added within the Main Window to inform the users when the internet connection is lost.

Notable bug fixes

Users were sometimes experiencing problems with the data collection because of connection issues on Firefox. It has been resolved.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

Improvements have been made to the Alias Manager in order to be more self-explanatory and intuitive. Drop-down menus have replaced some of the toggles and the user’s primary email address is mentioned below the header to make it clearer that all emails sent to the user’s aliases are forwarded to this particular inbox.
Users who chose to enroll their fingerprint or facial recognition in order not to have to type their Master Key each time it is required for their security will now be prompted to enter it once in a while in order not to forget it altogether.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Improvements have been made to the Alias Manager in order to be more self-explanatory and intuitive. Drop-down menus have replaced some of the toggles and the user’s primary email address is mentioned below the header to make it clearer that all emails sent to the user’s aliases are forwarded to this particular inbox.
Users who chose to enroll their fingerprint or facial recognition in order not to have to type their Master Key each time it is required for their security will now be prompted to enter it once in a while in order not to forget it altogether.
A widget able to generate an alias email address on the go was added to the spotlight screen in v1.23. In v1.26 extra efforts have been put into explaining where to find it, how it works and how to set it up. A new “Getting started” card has been added with a tutorial video, as well as an entry in the settings with a setup video and an animation to introduce the feature at the beginning of the new user’s journey. Learn more about the iOS Alias widget
The Privowny Autofill feature is very user-friendly to log into accounts, but had limitations (due to the OS), which made it unreliable to use to register new accounts. A workaround had been found in v1.22, and, due to its popularity and ease-of-use, we decided to add a tutorial video to bring attention to it. Additionally, the setup of the Safari Extension has been removed for users using iOS>12 since it had then become redundant.

Bug fixes

The app would sometimes crash when users were trying to use the search feature in the Data Manager. It has been resolved.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.25.0 (release date: June 3rd 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

In order to improve user experience, the possibility to logout or access the About Us page has been added directly to the Main Window screen when it is locked. Users no longer need to enter their Master Key to complete these actions.
Minor UI improvements
Our team is working hard on enhancing the “Remember Master Key” experience. Users can look forward to a new and improved feature with more options in coming versions.

Notable bug fixes

Some users encountered issues with the Extension on older versions of Chrome. This has been fixed, and the Extension now works properly on all supported versions of the browser (64 and later).
Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable change

Users have had the possibility to link their Master Key to their fingerprint or facial recognition since v1.11, but they may have not taken that opportunity. With multiple prompts to guide the users to do so, it is now easier to make the switch.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Users have had the possibility to link their Master Key to their Face ID or Touch ID since v1.11, but they may have not taken that opportunity. With multiple prompts to guide users to do so, it is now easier to make the switch.
Improvements were made in the “Getting started” section. When an explanatory video is available, the button taking users out of Privowny App to try for themselves has been removed to avoid confusion.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.24.0 (release date: May 5th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

In ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of all Privowny App features, the Managers’ headers have been reimagined in order to improve color contrast and readability for all (no more color coding). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but several improvements have been made in v1.24, and we are committed to becoming even better.
Improvements were made in the “Getting started” section. When an explanatory video is available, the button taking users out of Privowny App to try for themselves has been removed to avoid confusion.

Notable bug fixes

The “Remember Master Key” checkbox when the screen is locked is now accessible using keyboard navigation.
When revoking consent for “My Digital Footprint” on the Dashboard, users previously encountered an unexpected delay. This is now fixed.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

It is now possible for users to import their passwords from Chrome to Privowny App, directly from their Android device. The steps to follow have been added in the “Getting started” section.
Users can now save credentials for an account after logging in or registering if they forgot to use the Smartfield Icon to do so. A message appears at the bottom of the screen asking them if they wish to add the account to their Password Manager.
In ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of all Privowny App features, the Managers’ headers have been reimagined in order to improve color contrast and readability for all (no more color coding). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but several improvements have been made in v1.24, and we are committed to becoming even better.

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

In ongoing efforts to improve the accessibility of all Privowny App features, the Managers’ headers have been reimagined in order to improve color contrast and readability for all (no more color coding). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but several improvements have been made in v1.24, and we are committed to becoming even better.
The widget able to generate an alias email address on the go was added to the spotlight screen in v1.23. It is now possible to edit the generated address directly from the spotlight screen as well: it is no longer necessary to open the app to rename it. (A long press on the Privowny App icon on the Home screen provides the same possibility as well)

Bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.23.0 (release date: April 7th 2020)

Check it out…

Our Community Forum is open! We are encouraging all our beta testers to come and share their experience with Privowny App. Your feedback is priceless and we are excited to meet our users. The forum is available from the Help center’s homepage (scroll down to “join the conversation”).

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

A comprehensive Settings page has been designed and opens in the Main Window whenever users click on the gear icon. It includes security and notification preferences, access to the user’s profile page (“My account”), explanations about how to find help in the product and more.
In order to streamline the data collection process in the Data Manager, it is now limited to 12 types of data. If the fields in which users are entering their data don’t match these pre-identified types, then collection does not happen.
The possibility to alert users in case of important issues with push notifications has been implemented. Users will be asked to allow these notifications the first time they open My Account on their desktop browser. Those who accept can now be notified of serious security issues (such as when a login on a new device is detected, an update is required, a security breach has occurred, etc.) as well as major changes. Users can manage their preferences by clicking on the bell on My Account.
Close captions (only in English for now) have been added to all the videos.

Notable bug fixes

Because of limitations due to the Firefox browser, the main window cannot open the locked screen (screen requiring the Master Key) when the computer recovers from sleep mode. Therefore the option has been removed from the settings (for the Firefox Add-on only).
On some websites (including google.com) some data were collected twice. It has been fixed.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

The graph “My Digital Footprint” is back. Based on the webpages users visit on their computer (if they are using the Privowny App browser extension in addition to our Android app), it gives a quick view of their interests as they appear in the digital world. This needs to be enabled from your Privowny App browser extension and users may revoke their consent at any time in the graph’s menu there.
Privowny is still hard at work to improve the accessibility of all its features (colors, buttons, navigation, Talk-back help, etc. are all being checked). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but more improvements have been made in v1.23 and we are committed to becoming even better.
On Privowny’s iOS app, a widget able to generate an alias email address on the go has been added to the spotlight screen (this feature is not available for Android devices). Aliases generated this way on iOS are, by default, named “Widget” in the Alias Manager. Users can edit them on their Android devices though, unlike aliases generated any other way.

Notable bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

A widget able to generate an alias email address on the go has been added to the spotlight screen. It is faster than opening the app and generating an alias from the Alias Manager: one swipe and one tap and it’s done! (More about how this works.) It is especially convenient when an email address is requested in a store for a membership card, for example. No need to give a real email address in this situation since they will most probably share it with third parties and use it to send unwanted ads. As always with Privowny App’s aliases, all the emails sent to this address will be rerouted to the users’ usual inbox who will then be able to manage the senders (and block them if necessary) from their Alias Manager.
The graph “My Digital Footprint” is back. Based on the webpages users visit on their computer (if they are using the Privowny App browser extension in addition to our iOS app), it gives a quick view of their interests as they appear in the digital world. This needs to be enabled from the Privowny App browser extension and users may revoke your consent at any time in the graph’s menu there.
Privowny is still hard at work to improve the accessibility of all its features (colors, buttons, navigation, voice-over help, etc. are all being checked). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but more improvements have been made in v1.23 and we are committed to becoming even better.

Notable bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.22.0 (release date: March 19th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

With Privowny’s default settings and depending on the usage of the product, users may need to enter their Master Key every few minutes. That’s why, when unlocking the Main Window, there is now an option to allow the browser to remember the Master Key until the next locked screen. Users can configure their Security preferences in the Settings of the product and choose when the Main Window is locked, closing the ongoing session and erasing the Master Key from memory. More about how this works.

Notable bug fixes

When the internet connection was lost, Privowny’s browser extension was not automatically reconnecting and an error message was appearing instead. Now, the extension detects the loss of connection and reconnects automatically when the connection is restored.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

Privowny is working hard on improving the accessibility of all its features (colors, buttons, navigation, TalkBack help, etc. are all being checked). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but improvements can already be seen in v1.22 and we are committed to becoming even better.
Close captions (only in English for now) have been added to all our videos.

Notable bug fixes

In some cases the Smartfield Icon was finding its way in apps where it didn’t belong and was not adding value (like SMS or calendar). It has been removed from these apps.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

The Privowny Autofill feature is very user-friendly to log into accounts but it has limitations (due to the OS) which make it difficult to use to register new accounts. A workaround has been found to help users create new accounts in the app and autofill the app/website forms. It implies copying the password to the clipboard and pasting it, which is explained in the new flow. Try it out next time you need to register a new account! Tap on the key on top of the keyboard and follow the instructions.
Privowny is working hard on improving the accessibility of all its features (colors, buttons, navigation, VoiceOver help, etc. are all being checked). A few more versions will be needed to call the app accessible to the standard that we wish to achieve, but improvements can already be seen in v1.22 and we are committed to becoming even better.
Close captions (only in English for now) have been added to all our videos.

Notable bug fixes

After editing a piece of data in the Data Manager, the data shown was still the previous unedited one, even though it had been changed. This was confusing for the users. It has been fixed to display the actual, updated data right away.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.21.0 (release date: February 18th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

In some cases the Smartfield Icon was finding its way inside inappropriate fields such as a “search” or “comment” fields. It is now only displayed in fields where it serves a purpose such as “password” and “user ID” fields. This way it stays non-intrusive, but is available whenever users need to generate credentials or retrieve the ones already stored in their Managers.
A link to the section “Reset Master Key” in the user’s My Account page has been added to the pop-up window that requests it, in case users get stuck and don’t remember their Master Key. However, by design and for security reasons, resetting one’s Master Key renders all the data previously encrypted with it unreadable. It does allow the user to restart and keep on using the product, though.

Notable bug fixes

Credentials were sometimes not saved when creating an account on facebook.com.
On batchgeo.com, the Smartfield Icon did not offer to retrieve an alias email address, even though it had been generated and was saved in the Alias Manager.
Multiple issues with creating and retrieving credentials on lemonde.fr have been fixed.
The “search by data” feature in the Data Manager has been fixed.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

Quick actions are now available directly from the Home screen of the device. It is now possible to add an account in the Password Manager or a piece of data in the Data Manager and to generate an alias email address, all without opening the app. To access this shortcut, find the Privowny App icon on your Home screen and apply a “long press” to make the drop-down menu with the list of quick actions appear.
Data collection is only available from our browser extension (i.e., on desktops) and users can choose to disable the feature from there. Messages have been added on mobile to inform users of the feature’s status in order to make sense of the Dashboard’s graphs that need collection to be ON to display relevant information.
A “sort by” functionality has been added to the Password and Alias Managers.
An appropriate error message is now displayed when users try to create a duplicate account. They then have the option to be redirected to their Password Manager to check (and edit if needed) the account that already exists for the said company with the same User ID.
When an Android application is moved to the background, the device’s operating system takes a screenshot of the application in order to display it in the “application overview” menu. If the user is accessing sensitive data at that precise moment, it threatens the security of this data. To avoid this, Privowny has found a workaround to ensure no sensitive data is displayed at this time.

Notable bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Quick actions are now available directly from the Home screen of the device. It is now possible to add an account in the Password Manager or a piece of data in the Data Manager and to generate an alias email address, all without opening the app. To access this shortcut, find the Privowny App icon on your Home screen and apply a “long press” to make the drop-down menu with the list of quick actions appear.
Data collection is only available from our browser extension (i.e., on desktops) and users can choose to disable the feature from there. Messages have been added on mobile to inform users of the feature’s status in order to make sense of the Dashboard’s graphs that need collection to be ON to display relevant information.
The Managers’ user interface has changed and displays a lighter, narrower header to give room to more content.

Notable bug fixes

Pulling the screen down to refresh the data in the Managers was experiencing glitches. It has been successfully fixed.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.20.0 (release date: January 20th 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

It is now possible to generate an alias email address AND a strong password with a single click from the Smartfield Icon. The Smartfield Icon offers a new “Generate strong and private credentials” option that allows users to create strong and anonymized accounts on their behalf quickly and stores them in their Managers for future login needs.
Deleting an alias email address is a dangerous practice since the address can be used as a User ID for an account. In that case, its deletion makes it impossible for the service to contact the user for information that may be important about their account. Because of this, a message is now displayed for these specific cases to warn users about possible unintended consequences.
All the toggles/switches have been reviewed to make sure they behave with the same logic. Toggles are green when the feature is activated and gray when the feature is deactivated. In the Tracker Manager, green means the trackers are blocked (since this is the feature Privowny App offers—it is also the default setting). In the Alias Manager, green means the alias email address is accepting emails. Additionally, in the Alias Manager, an intermediate orange state lets users know when aliases are either blocking emails with some senders allowed or accepting emails, but with some senders blocked.
Our product website priwony.app now includes a button with a drop-down menu in the footer to easily switch between our French and English versions.

Notable bug fixes

Neither the Smartfield Icon nor the Toolbar were working correctly on Achitectural Designs. Generating alias email addresses and retrieving them was failing. It has been fixed.
The Smartfield Icon was missing on sugarpill.com

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

The Master Key (or biometric authentication, if enabled) used to be asked each time users needed to perform a sensitive action. This is still the default setting, but it is now up to the users to decide the level of security (vs. convenience) they prefer. Users who prefer not to be asked each time have the option to request the security check only when they launch the app. Users who want to be extra secure can opt for both and be asked to enter it for every sensitive action AND each time they launch the app. Configuring these preferences is available from the Security section of the app’s Settings.
The toggles/switches of the Alias Manager have been reviewed to make sure they behave with the same logic as the ones in the Browser Extension. Toggles are green when the feature is activated and gray when the feature is deactivated. Consequently, in the Alias Manager, green means the alias email address is accepting all emails and gray means that all senders are blocked. An intermediate orange state lets users know when aliases are either blocking emails with some senders allowed or accepting emails, but with some senders blocked.
Deleting an alias email address is a dangerous practice since the address can be used as a User ID for an account. In that case, its deletion makes it impossible for the service to contact the user for information that may be important about their account. Because of this, a message is now displayed for these specific cases to warn users about possible unintended consequences.
A new card in the “Getting started” section helps mobile users install the app on their desktop. The card explains the process and users can request a link to be sent to their inbox. By clicking on the link from their computer, they are directed to a download page where they can easily install the Browser Extension on either Chrome or Firefox and enjoy the same features and more!
The order of the Managers is now consistent with the one used in the Browser Extension: first the Password Manager, then the Alias Manager followed by the Tracker Manager and, lastly, the Data Manager.
Our product website priwony.app now includes a button with a drop-down menu in the footer to easily switch between our French and English versions.

Notable bug fixes

When aliases were receiving emails from unknown senders the app would crash.
The list of trackers detected and blocked was not refreshed appropriately in the Tracker Manager after browsing with Firefox.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

The Master Key (or Face ID / Touch ID, if enabled) used to be asked each time users needed to perform a sensitive action. This is still the default setting, but it is now up to the users to decide the level of security (vs. convenience) they prefer. Users who prefer not to be asked each time, have the option to request the security check only when they launch the app. Users who want to be extra secure can opt for both and be asked to enter it for every sensitive action AND each time they launch the app. Configuring these preferences is available from the Security section of the app’s Settings.
The toggles/switches of the Alias Manager have been reviewed to make sure they behave with the same logic as the ones in the Browser Extension. Toggles are green when the feature is activated and gray when the feature is deactivated. Consequently, in the Alias Manager, green means the alias email address is accepting all emails and gray means that all senders are blocked. An intermediate orange state lets users know when aliases are either blocking emails with some senders allowed or accepting emails, but with some senders blocked.
Deleting an alias email address is a dangerous practice since the address can be used as a User ID for an account. In that case, its deletion makes it impossible for the service to contact the user for information that may be important about their account. Because of this, a message is now displayed for these specific cases to warn users about possible unintended consequences.
It is now possible to sort the alias email addresses by date of creation in the Alias Manager.
When users try to create an account for a company with the same User ID as an existing account for that same company, they are warned that the account already exists and taken to the said account in case they want to make edits.
Our product website priwony.app now includes a button with a drop-down menu in the footer to easily switch between our French and English versions.

Notable bug fixes

After resetting the Master Key, trying to decrypt data was making the app crash.
Some of the tooltips in the tutorials in the “Getting started” section would either take too long to load or not disappear fast enough.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.19.0 (release date: January 2nd 2020)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

The way the Alias Manager displays its information has been improved for better usability. Each alias now has a dedicated line. Users can see them all at a glance and don’t need to expand a company line to find the alias they are looking for. Additionally, for each alias, information about its creation date, the date when it was last modified and how many emails it received, as well as the toggle that enables users to block/allow senders, is displayed at the opening of the Manager. It makes it easier for users to sort, find, and act on the alias they are looking for. Hassle-free.
Some of the graphs in the Dashboard need data collection to be activated in order to display up-to-date information. So, for these graphs an informational screen placed on top on the graph now informs the users in case data collection is OFF.
Several popup screens confirming noncritical actions have been removed for a smoother experience.
The order of the Managers is now consistent everywhere in the product (in the Main menu, the Main window and the Toolbar): first the Password Manager, then the Alias Manager followed by the Tracker Manager and, lastly, the Data Manager.

Notable bug fixes

Multiple minor bug fixes and user interface improvements.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

Multiple minor bug fixes and user interface improvements.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Multiple minor bug fixes and user interface improvements.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.18.0 (release date: December 2nd 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Data collection in ON by default on all the websites users visit, but in v1.18, users can choose to turn it OFF by the switch of a toggle in the Data Manager’s header. So far, this option was only offered on a site-by-site basis (from the Toolbar). This new toggle puts more power in the users’ hands and lets them wait until they are fully comfortable with this powerful feature to (re-)switch the option ON. For more about the value of this feature please read our article What is the Data Manager and why should I use it?.
Users now enjoy a different welcome experience if they registered on their mobile device first or if they are discovering Privowny App on their computer. This makes it possible to better explain the differences between the 2 products when appropriate for the user.
The Smartfield Icon’s visibility has been greatly improved. It is still discreet, but is less opaque and is now shown when the focus is on the input field as well as directly on top of the icon.
The possibility to sort by Company has been added in the Data Manager (it was already available in the other Managers).
The “contact us” form is now accessible from the first drop-down menu list in the Settings. This way, users don’t have to go and dig for it further in the arborescence of the menu and can reach the support team easily.

Notable bug fixes

The input fields in online forms that are meant for long text (like comments or chats for example) are now automatically excluded from data collection. This kind of data is often not relevant for archiving or worthy of being encrypted or autofilled at any point and it can be very lengthy. It didn’t bring a lot of user value and risked burdening the Data Manager with a lot of useless data.
The button to validate the creation of the Master Key was sometimes unreachable since it would be at the bottom of a screen with no scrolling option. This is now fixed.
In some cases the Main Window would fail to open after clicking on the “OI” icon in the navigation bar or it would open and close right away. It has been fixed.
The Smartfield Icon failed to recognize the email field on Rainforestqa.com.
The Smartfield Icon in the email field on Eventbrite.com was not responding.
On groupon.com the Smartfield Icon was confusing the field “Current Password” with the field “New Password”.

Known issue

expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

Privowny App detects better the exact nature of input fields (AI improvements). Users are now offered more appropriate options for their login or register needs.
Users now enjoy different welcome experiences if they registered on their computer first or if they are discovering Privowny App on their Android device. This makes it possible to better explain the differences between the 2 products when appropriate for the user.

Notable bug fixes

The Smartfield Icon would sometimes be accessible, but when tapped on would inform users that they weren’t logged in even if they actually were. This has been fixed and the app now detects that the user is logged in as expected.
The Smartfield Icon was not retrieving usernames on the Twitter app. Now fixed.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

Users are now offered the options to opt in or out of receiving important notifications when the app is launched for the second time. They are also given the opportunity to retry or change their minds from the Settings of the app.
Users now enjoy different welcome experiences if they registered on their computer first or if they are discovering Privowny App on their iPhone or iPad. This makes it possible to better explain the differences between the 2 products when appropriate for the user.

Notable bug fixes

Issues with Privowny Autofill when filling a password field have been resolved thanks to an upgrade of our AI algorithm.
Users trying to sort by “last modified date” in the Password Manager were sometimes having issues. This is now fixed.
Refreshing the Dashboard was sometimes resulting in a duplicate and overlapping of some graphs. Now fixed.
Some UI issues have been fixed on iPad.

Known issues

The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.17.0 (release date: November 18th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Confirmation popups and error messages are now being displayed inside the Main Window. The text overlay appears over the window which turns gray to let users know that a message needs their attention.
More tooltips have been added in the Managers in order to explain what some of the icons do in a more accessible, user-friendly manner.

Notable bug fixes

On login forms it was impossible to generate a password from the Toolbar or the Main Window if an alias email address had already been generated for the username field. This is now fixed.
A few problems with the Twitter website had been reported and are now fixed: generating passwords for new Twitter accounts wasn’t always working as expected and retrieving credentials from the Smartfield Icon would sometimes fail.
Users were unable to retrieve their credentials from the Smartfield Icon on klgates.com and remarkable.com. They were also experiencing similar but milder issues with urbanoutfitters.com. It is now working properly.
The graph “Trackers Control” in the Dashboard has been improved so it is easier to read and understand: the colors displayed are more consistent with the legend.

Known issues we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

More actions are now readily available directly from the Smartfield Icon’s list of accounts. Swiping left enables the “edit” function while swiping right enables the “delete” function.
In the Password Manager, Alias Manager and Data Manager, it is now possible to select multiple items and to apply the same action to all of them.
Users can no longer rate the app directly from the app’s settings. It was not taken into account in the Google Play Store, so it has been removed to avoid confusion. Please go to the Google Play Store to let us know how well we are doing!
Push notifications to alert users in case of important issues have been implemented. Users can now be notified of serious security issues (such as when a login on a new device is detected, an update is required, a security breach has occurred, etc.) as well as major changes.

Notable bug fixes

Multiple minor user interface issues have been fixed in this version, notably when presenting the app and its features at the beginning of the user’s journey.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

In the Password Manager, Alias Manager and Data Manager, it is now possible to select multiple items and to apply the same action to all of them.
Users can no longer rate the app directly from the app’s settings. It was not taken into account in the App Store, so it has been removed to avoid confusion. Please go to the App Store to let us know how well we are doing!
The possibility to alert users in case of important issues with push notifications has been implemented. Users will be asked to allow these notifications the first time they open the app. Those who accept can now be notified of serious security issues (such as when a login on a new device is detected, an update is required, a security breach has occurred, etc.) as well as major changes.

Notable bug fixes

The presentation screens used to disappear after a few seconds if the user was not fast enough after setting up his Master Key. The Welcome experience was then completely overlooked with no possibility of getting it back. The screens are now available as expected.
Some companies would not appear in the Password Manager’s drop-down menu even though the user had entered them manually at some point to create a previous account. They are now displayed as expected.
The tutorial card “Add your accounts (Facebook, Amazon, etc.) to your Password Manager” had some issues with some tooltips missing and a failure to acknowledge the end of the task. It has been fixed.

Known issues

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but users need to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.
The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.16.0 (release date: November 4th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

All the tutorial videos now display their duration on their placeholders. There are no extra clicks needed to figure out their length. We try to keep our videos very short (around one minute for most of them) and to the point. The video gallery is accessible from the “Getting started” section (rocket icon), go check it out!
The Smartfield Icon’s drop-down menu has been improved. It now includes an additional option called “Other actions” that lists all the actions users may need, but cannot readily find in the contextual menu.

Notable bug fixes

The tooltips encouraging users to use the “+” icon in the Data Manager and Password Manager would sometimes appear in other Managers as well or in the wrong Manager. They are now only displayed when appropriate.
The tutorial videos were not playing correctly on Firefox. They now work as expected.
Blocking trackers on the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) login page was interfering with the page functionality. The advertising tracker responsible for this is now whitelisted for this page to allow users to log in properly.
The yellow icon used to generate a password in the “Add account” screen in the Password Manager was sometimes failing. It has been fixed.
The tooltip in the Toolbar explaining the number of trackers allowed was inaccurate and would refer to the number of trackers blocked instead.
The colors in the “Trackers Control” graph in the Dashboard were sometimes inconsistent with the legend.
The “Retrieve Credentials” option that should appear in the Smartfield Icon’s drop-down menu was missing for the following sites: etsy.com, foxsports.com, anthropologie.com, expedia.com

Known issues we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

The quality of the animation that presents the Smartfield icon has been improved for performance and look.
A 2-minute tutorial video that explains how Privowny App for iOS works has been added to the video gallery in the “Getting started” section of the app.
The Tracker Manager is now easier to access from the Notification center.

Notable bug fixes

Updating or disabling the fingerprint feature in the settings of the phone was making the app crash. It has been resolved.
Some text was overlapping in the Alias Manager. It has been fixed.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

The setup of the application has been altered to include a 2-minute presentation video that explains when to use the Safari Extension and when to use Privowny Autofill to create and retrieve account credentials (for users on versions prior to iOS 12, a shorter video is shown to present only the Safari Extension). This video is also accessible from the Dashboard and is included in the video gallery in the “Getting started” section of the app.
Some language has been improved in the tooltips used to guide users when they want to add an account to their Password Manager.

Notable bug fixes

The detail screens for deleted accounts would sometimes linger even though the accounts did not exist anymore.
Attempting to add images to the Photos’ folder from the Help center found in the app (accessible from the question marks in the Managers’ headers) would make the app crash.
The app’s navigation bar (the black bar at the bottom with the Managers’ icons) was still visible even from the My Account web view (content that appears when the users click on their name). It has been removed.
The icons were overlapping in the Dashboard’s header when the user’s name was too long.
The Terms and Conditions page (accessible from the “About us” section in the settings) had some display issues and looked inconsistent with the rest of the legal content.
Some button animations and other small user interface issues have been resolved as well.

Known issues

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but users need to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.
The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.15.0 (release date: October 24th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

User data has been migrated to a new infrastructure. All previous versions of Privowny App are now obsolete and users need to update to Privowny App 1.15. Once users update, they will have access to all their data as usual.
The website for Privowny App has changed from beta.priowny.com to privowny.app. All URLs in the Browser Extension have been updated accordingly.
The graph “My Digital Footprint” has temporarily been removed from the Dashboard. An improved version will return shortly.
The possibility to generate alias email addresses from the Smartfield Icon in fields outside of login and registration forms has been added.
When changing their preferences in the Settings Security sub-menu, users are now able to change multiple settings while being asked for their Master Key only once.
The number of items selected is now indicated in the header of each Manager for improved readability.
The edit account button has been removed when users select several accounts in the Password Manager as batch editing is not available and its presence led to confusion.
Multiple other user interface improvements.

Notable bug fix

Data filtered by type of data can now be visualized correctly when accessed from the “Data distribution” graph on the Dashboard.

Known issues we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

Android app

Notable changes

User data has been migrated to a new infrastructure. All previous versions of Privowny App are now obsolete and users need to update to Privowny App 1.15. Once users update, they will have access to all their data as usual.
Users can now once again register directly from the mobile app, with the newly redefined registration process:
- Privowny is now using a new password scoring algorithm, called zxcvbn, to help users create a strong password for their Privowny account and a strong Master Key. Learn more about zxcvbn
- Users are also warned if the password or Master Key they choose is compromised (has been hacked in the past according to the website haveIbeenpwned.com) so they can choose another one. Learn more about haveIbeenpwned.com
- Privowny’s privacy pledge is now unveiled in a more transparent manner before users are asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Colored screens have been added back at the end of the registration process to quickly introduce each Manager and their look before introducing the Smartfield Icon.
The website for Privowny App has changed from beta.priowny.com to privowny.app. All URLs in the app have been updated accordingly.
The graph “My Digital Footprint” has temporarily been removed from the Dashboard. An improved version will return shortly.
The Video Gallery in the “Getting started” section now has its own tab for easier access.
For more clarity, the “generate password” and “generate alias” icons in the “Add account” screen have been revamped to and respectively.
Multiple other user interface improvements.

Known issues

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

iOS app

Notable changes

User data has been migrated to a new infrastructure. All previous versions of Privowny App are now obsolete and users need to update to Privowny App 1.15. Once users update, they will have access to all their data as usual.
Users can now once again register directly from the mobile app, with the newly redefined registration process:
- Privowny is now using a new password scoring algorithm, called zxcvbn, to help users create a strong password for their Privowny account and a strong Master Key. Learn more about zxcvbn
- Users are also warned if the password or Master Key they choose is compromised (has been hacked in the past according to the website haveIbeenpwned.com) so they can choose another one. Learn more about haveIbeenpwned.com
- Privowny’s privacy pledge is now unveiled in a more transparent manner before users are asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
The website for Privowny App has changed from beta.priowny.com to privowny.app. All URLs in the app have been updated accordingly.
It is now possible for users to import their passwords from Chrome to Privowny App, directly from their iOS device. The steps to follow have been added in the “Getting started” section.
The graph “My Digital Footprint” has temporarily been removed from the Dashboard. An improved version will return shortly.
The video presenting Privowny App’s two main features (the Safari Extension and Privowny Autofill) has been updated to show the changes in user experience introduced in iOS13.
Multiple user interface improvements.

Known issues

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but users need to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.
The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.
expedia.com has a bug that blocks the creation of an account with an alias email address on some devices. This is not linked to the validity of the alias though, and you can use the same alias to create an account from a different device.

What’s new in v1.14.0 (release date: October 4th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

The Settings menu is now available from the Dashboard.
The “About us” section of the app (available from the Settings) has been improved with links to the company’s awarded patents and legal documents.
The readability of some graphs has been improved in the Dashboard (legend, colors, numbers in graphs).
Thanks to some improvements of Privowny’s AI and better detection of the nature of online fields, the Smartfield Icon is now able to offer to generate passwords in the “New password” field on change/reset password forms consistently.

Notable bug fixes

The Smartfield Icon now works properly on the “reset password” form for Urban Outfitters and on the “change password” forms for easyJet, Lifelock, amazon.com, spotify.com.
Generating passwords and aliases has been fixed on the following websites: iHeartRADIO, Kohl’s, CVS and the New York Post Office.
Retrieving credentials was not always working properly for People Magazine and USPS.com. This is no longer the case.
The appropriateness of the Smartfield Icon drop-down menu was improved on ebay.com and twitch.tv.

Known issue we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.

Android app

Multiple bug fixes

Gboard (the Google keyboard available on mobile) was keeping values copied to the clipboard longer than expected (up to one hour). Privowny’s best practice is to keep the value only for 1 minute. This discrepancy has been fixed to match Privowny’s security mandate.
The app would sometimes crash when users were navigating too fast from Manager to Manager. It has been stabilized.
Aliases were sometimes wrongfully generated in the phone number fields on an account creation page when using the Smartfield Icon. It is now behaving properly.
Passwords strength is now displayed consistently across the app.

Known issue

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.

iOS app

Notable changes

The way to explain Privowny App’s two main features (the Safari Extension and Privowny Autofill) has been refined. Finding out when and how best to use the features can be challenging for new users. We now offer in-app guidance, error messages, tips, animations, tutorial videos and Help center articles to ease users in their discovery of all the app’s possibilities. Most of our new material is available here, check it out.
The “Save” button was changed to “Save and Fill” when appropriate so users can tell when the app is ready to autofill a form.
When using the Safari Extension, and if there is no account saved in the app yet, the “New account” screen is displayed right away so users can add an account to the app manually without delay.
The “generate” buttons have changed and now include plus (“+”) signs for more clarity.
The Video Gallery in the “Getting started” section now has its own tab for easier access.
Jailbroken devices are detected and a warning message about the weakened security is displayed.

Known issues

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but users need to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.
The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.

What’s new in v1.13.0 (release date: September 23rd 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

In order to provide maximum privacy to our users, the Main Menu now locks itself automatically after 2 minutes of no recorded activity or if the computer goes in sleep mode (default setting). The Master Key is then required to open it. That way users who forget to logout before leaving their stations are still protected. More privacy default settings are available and users can change their preferences in the Settings menu > Security tab.
The Master Key is not required to enable security options in the Settings, but it is required in order to disable them.

Notable bug fixes

When the users were declining the offer to save their newly created account in their Managers, the credentials were not saved in the Password Manager, but were still saved in the Data Manager. They are no longer saved anywhere.
Some guiding tooltips were missing in the Data Manager and Password Manager’s step-by-step tutorials.
Deleting selected companies in the Data Manager after filtering them was actually deleting all the companies in the Manager. This has been fixed.
The “Generate strong password” feature didn’t work properly for the Fox News “change password” form and Microsoft Online “reset password” form.
Saving credentials for Gmail and Marriott had some issues. Now resolved.
The readability of some graphs has been improved in the Dashboard (legend, colors, numbers in graphs).
Sometimes the notification that lets users know the app has just been updated on Chrome would appear, even when a new version was not actually available.

Known issue we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.

Android app

Notable changes

When users try to retrieve their credentials using the Smartfield Icon, the accounts offered are now ordered with the most used appearing first in the list. The process is therefore friendlier and less prone to error.
A drop-down menu with a list of the most popular companies has been added in the Data Manager on the data creation screen to make the action easier.
The “About us” section of the app (available from the Settings) has been improved with links to the company’s awarded patents and legal documents.
Editing encrypted data now requires entering the Master Key beforehand.
The readability of some graphs has been improved in the Dashboard (legend, colors, numbers in graphs).
The headers of the Managers have been simplified and are now thinner to make room for more data.
Multiple user interface improvements.

Notable bug fixes

Resetting the Master Key was sometimes making the application crash. This is now fixed.
The Tracker Filter was sometimes interfering with the installation of apps from the Google Play Store, not anymore.
The “pull to refresh” feature was unreliable. It is now behaving correctly.

Known issue

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.

iOS app

Notable changes

The setup has been improved with better user experience. The setup cards are now clickable and take users directly to the appropriate screen.
In order to improve our users’ understanding of the app’s specificities, “Privowny Connect” has been renamed “Safari Extension”. More pedagogical efforts are planned for the next release as well.
The “About us” section of the app (available from the Settings) has been improved with links to the company’s awarded patents and legal documents.
A tutorial video explaining how to create a safe and private account thanks to Privowny App has been added to the Getting started card “Create a secure account for a favorite website.”
Readability has been improved for some graphs on the Dashboard.

Notable bug fixes

Some “Back” buttons were broken and didn’t redirect to the appropriate page. It has been fixed.
The Face ID notification was not always appearing at the appropriate time. This is now fixed.

Known issue

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but users need to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.
The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This is fixed with the use of iOS 13.

What’s new in v1.12.0 (release date: September 9th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

More tooltips have been added throughout the product (especially in the Toolbar and on the Dashboard’s graphs) for clarity’s sake and better accessibility.
Passwords copied to the clipboard are now discarded after a few minutes in order to ensure maximum security.
Users can now choose a particular period of time to see their statistics for in the Dashboard. A drop-down menu has been added for the graphs “Amount of Data” and “My Digital Footprint”.
The possibility to disable the notification asking if users want to save an account in their Password Manager has been removed from the Settings. The permission is easy to deny case by case and it is useful to be asked each time in order not to forget the feature is active.

Notable bug fixes

Passwords containing “*” were not searchable in the Password Manager. It has been fixed.
Credentials in the Password Manager shorter than 4 characters could not be saved. This has been fixed and it is no longer a limitation.
The filter in the Data Manager now works properly, even when the Manager is opened from the checkmark icon in the Main Menu or Toolbar.
Opening the Data Manager was sometimes an issue. The loading process has been improved and doesn’t go indefinitely anymore.
Multi-criteria search was broken in the Alias Manager. It now works as expected.
Retrieving credentials for the following websites was not always working properly, but is now fixed: payfit.com, cnet.com, store.cnn.com.
The Smartfield Icon was experiencing problems with the following websites: etsy.com, expedia.com, my.foxnews.com, atelierdeschefs.fr. It now works as expected.
The Smartfield Icon drop-down menu was inaccurate for several websites. The relevance of the menu depending on the context has been greatly improved.
Guiding tooltips in the Password Manager’s tutorial flow would sometimes appear where they shouldn’t. This has been fixed.
The User Interface has been improved with more company icons now displayed, scrolling issues fixed, and problems with cropped or overlapping text resolved.

Known issue we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.

Android app

Multiple bug fixes

When the Master Key was changed from another device, users needed to manually log out and then back in for the change to be effective. This issue has been resolved and there is no need for the extra steps anymore.
The activation of the fingerprint feature for authentication instead of the Master Key would sometimes make the app crash. It has been fixed.
Users who were leaving the app before the end of the setup were not offered the opportunity to resume the setup process. They will now be able to pick up where they left off.
The “back” button now works properly in the “Getting started” section.
Broken links (“contact us” on the welcome screens for example) have been restored.
A drop-down menu with a list of the most popular companies has been added in the Alias creation screen to make the process easier.
Suggestions from the Google keyboard have been disabled for the Master Key field.
Launching the new Smartfield Icon would sometimes trigger a loading loop. It has been fixed and the Smartfield Icon now loads properly and quickly.
Several improvements have been made in the User Interface of the Managers for more visual consistency.

Known issue

The Tracker Filter doesn’t work with the Chrome browser. This is a limitation orchestrated by Chrome for which we currently have no workaround.

iOS app

Notable changes

When first-time users were on a registration page on Safari and tapped on the share button, they would sometimes be confused about what to do next. A tooltip that points to the “+” button has been added. It prompts users to add an account manually in order to have the app autofill the registration form for them and store the credentials in their Password Manager at the same time.
The search feature has been improved. It includes a list of search criteria that is already open.
Thanks to a new algorithm, we can now better identify the nature of a field on a form, which helps retrieve credentials more accurately.

Notable bug fixes

The drop-down list of companies that used to be available in the “Company” field of all the Managers was not appearing anymore. It has been restored.
The “All Videos” icon was sometimes interfering with the other icons when the back button was used in the “Getting started” section. The UI has been fixed.
The text describing the Alias Manager’s graph in the Dashboard was inaccurate. It now properly describes the reason why the graph may not show any data yet.
Sorting accounts by password strength in the Password Manager was not working when passwords were missing. Now fixed.
The “pull to refresh” feature in the Dashboard didn’t work. It now refreshes all the data and updates the graphs each time.

Known issue

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but the user needs to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.
The Privowny Autofill feature has some limitations for retrieving credentials. This will be fixed with iOS 13.

What’s new in v1.11.0 (release date: August 5th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

The registration process has been completely redefined.
- Privowny is now using a new password scoring algorithm, called zxcvbn, to help users create a strong password for their Privowny account. Learn more about zxcvbn
- Users are also warned if the password they choose is compromised (has been hacked in the past according to the website haveIbeenpwned.com) so they can choose another one. Learn more about haveIbeenpwned.com
- Privowny’s privacy pledge is now unveiled in a more transparent manner before users are asked to agree to the Terms and Conditions.
- Colored screens have been added at the end of the registration process to quickly introduce each Manager and their look.
Thanks to major improvements of Privowny’s AI and better detection of the nature of online fields, the Smartfield Icons’ drop-down menus are now better suited to users’ needs depending on the context.
The Master Key window has been redesigned to visually show its importance for the decryption and authentication functions. An eye has also been added to help users check for errors when they type it.
All the tutorial videos are now available from the “Getting started” section.
Two new “Getting started” cards have been added to help users install Privowny on their mobile devices and to teach them how to block trackers.
A cross has been added in the tooltips guiding the tutorials in order to allow users to easily quit a tutorial midway if they wish to do so. The tutorials can always be started again later.
The names of the Managers are now displayed in the header of each Manager for easier identification.
The screen used to customize passwords has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and consistent across Privowny App’s product offerings.
Two graphs have been added to the Dashboard. Users now have an overview of their passwords’ strength and can see which ones of the aliases they created are generating the most emails.
The graphs in the Dashboard now include information screens to explain the source of the data and the value of the information.

Notable bug fixes

The URLs for the companies’ websites in the Password Manager now work correctly, even when the URLs are entered without http or https.
The number of data collected in the Dashboard used to include the data entered manually as well. It is now fixed and the correct numbers are shown.
The Toolbar would sometimes remain visible even after logging out. It has been resolved.
There was some inconsistency between the numbers displayed in the Password Manager and the ones in the Dashboard. The error has been fixed.
The videos can now be controlled using the space bar (pause) and escape key (quit).

Known issue we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.

Android app

Notable changes

The Android app doesn’t allow new users to register anymore. Registration needs to happen on a desktop after installing Privowny App’s browser extension.
Privowny’s dedicated keyboard has been replaced by a widget similar to the browser extension’s Smartfield Icon. Same functionalities, but easier access.
The setup of the app has been streamlined since fewer permissions are now needed.
All the tutorial videos are now available from the “Getting started” section.
A cross has been added in the tooltips guiding the tutorials in order to allow users to easily quit a tutorial midway if they wish to do so. The tutorials can always be started again later.
The screen used to customize passwords has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and consistent across Privowny App’s product offerings. It now generates a 10-character long password by default.
Two graphs have been added to the Dashboard. Users now have an overview of their passwords’ strength and can see which ones of the aliases they created are generating the most emails.
All the graphs in the Dashboard now include information screens to explain the source of the data and the value of the information.
Access to “My Account” has been made easier. Users can now find it by tapping on the pen next to their name or on top of the Settings list.
The names of the Managers are now displayed in the header of each Manager for easier identification.
Entering the Master Key is now required to edit an account in the Password Manager.
The first screen of the app now includes a link to easily contact Privowny in case users need help logging in.
The Master Key window has been improved to visually show its importance for the decryption and authentication functions. An eye has also been added to help users check for errors when they type it.
The Settings page has been redesigned to be easier to use and to find information.
Quick “copy to clipboard” option has been added in the Alias Manager

Notable bug fixes

The number of trackers blocked mentioned in the dashboard now only includes trackers blocked by the Android app (and excludes the ones blocked using Privowny App Browser Extension).
The number of data collected in the Dashboard used to include the data entered manually as well. It is now fixed and the correct numbers are shown.
The concept of “session” has been removed for manually entered data in the Data Manager.
Multiple bug fixes to improve the “Getting started” tutorials.
Decrypting data in the Data Manager now only shows the data at the time of the action but the data stays encrypted in the database. To see it again, users will need to decrypt it again (i.e. they will be asked to provide their Master Key).
There was an inconvenient delay after entering a piece of data manually for it to actually show up in the Data Manager. It has been fixed and it is now immediately added to the list.

Known issue

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when the user does it from another device. It works properly, but the user needs to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.

iOS app

Notable changes

The iOS app doesn’t allow new users to register anymore. Registration needs to happen on a desktop after installing Privowny App’s browser extension.
Users are now offered the possibility to link their Touch ID or Face ID to their Master Key the first time they need to type it.
A “sort by” functionality has been added to the Password and Alias Managers.
All the tutorial videos are now available from the “Getting started” section.
Access to “My Account” has been made easier. Users can now find it by tapping on the pen next to their name or on top of the Settings list.
The names of the Managers are now displayed in the header of each Manager for easier identification.
Two graphs have been added to the Dashboard. Users now have an overview of their passwords’ strength and can see which ones of the aliases they created are generating the most emails.
All the graphs in the Dashboard now include information screens to explain the source of the data and the value of the information.
The first screen of the app now includes a link to easily contact Privowny in case users need help logging in.
The screen used to customize passwords has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and consistent across Privowny App’s product offerings.
The Settings page has been redesigned to be easier to use and find information.
The Master Key window has been improved to visually show its importance for the decryption and authentication functions. An eye has also been added to help users check for errors when they type it.

Notable bug fixes

The iPad interface has been improved (some screens were broken and having design issues)
The number of data collected in the Dashboard used to include the data entered manually as well. It is now fixed and the correct numbers are shown.
The concept of “session” has been removed for manually entered data in the Data Manager.
Tapping multiple times in a row was not handled properly. It is now fixed.
An error message has been added to warn users when the Master Key entered is incorrect.

Known issue

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when users do it from another device. It works properly, but the user needs to manually log out and then log back in for it to be effective.

What’s new in v1.10.0 (release date: July 15th 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

The Dashboard’s graphs have been revisited to provide better readability of the information.
The tooltips are now less intrusive and only show up after a delay when the user mouses over an icon.
The notifications that display on web pages as part of a “Getting started” tutorial are now draggable.
The “Pronounceable” checkbox was removed from the “Customize your password” window. It was deemed unnecessary and wasn’t consistent across all devices.
The screen used to add an account in the Password Manager has been redesigned for a better user experience.
Confirmation messages were added so users can change their mind after clicking on “delete” an alias or data.
The “Customize your password” window now generates a 10-character long password by default.

Notable bug fixes

The Help link in the Tracker Panel now opens the correct Help Center page.
The video player no longer minimizes when the space bar is hit to pause the video.
The “Congratulations” window that appears after a tutorial has been completed can now be closed properly.
The “Logout” button is now correctly displayed on Firefox.
The ability to generate aliases on special web pages (system tabs) where they were not relevant was disabled.
An issue with checkboxes not being checked after a “select all” action was fixed.
The Smartfield Icon has been fixed for some websites where it was not working properly (godaddy.com, signup.gmx.com, etc.)
The Smartfield Icon would sometimes appear in inappropriate places. This has been greatly improved.
The last account on the Password Manager list was not always displayed properly on Firefox, it is now fixed.
The Privowny Toolbar doesn’t remain for full-screen videos as it used to (mostly a problem on YouTube).
Users can now scroll in the Password Manager using the keyboard up and down keys.

Known issues we are working on

Our Browser Extension stops working when on the “Password Required” window on https://www.pandora.com/settings/info. We are investigating a solution.

Android app

Our Android app is undergoing major improvements. Stay tuned for a release soon.

iOS app

Notable changes

Two new graphs have been added in the Dashboard to show information on passwords strength and aliases that generate the most emails.
Information screens have been added to all Dashboard graphs in order to explain what they show and where the data comes from.
The screen used to add an account in the Password Manager has been improved, the password strength is now displayed.
A cross has been added in the tooltips guiding the tutorials in order to allow users to easily quit a tutorial midway if they wish to do so. The tutorials can always be started again later.
The list offering a choice of 50 companies to help create an account is not displayed by default anymore since it was confusing. It misled users into thinking that only these companies could be saved in the managers. Users can click on the arrow at the end of the field if they need to see the list.
The password generated when users click on the key (in the account creating window) is now manually editable.
It is now possible to copy an alias to the clipboard with a simple tap in the Alias Manager.
The clickable area for small buttons (close, back…) have been enlarged so users can better interact with them.
Confirmation messages were added so users can change their mind after clicking on “delete data”.
The Getting started section is now easily accessible from the Dashboard header.
The first page of the app (before logging in) now has a link to the Help center and our “About us” page.

Notable bug fixes

Users are now properly notified when the Company name entered is too long.
An appropriate error message is now displayed when users try to create a duplicate account.
Some tutorial cards would not be marked as done even when the user completed the task. This is now fixed.
If the user tries and changes his Master Key from an iOS device, the change is now taken into account immediately.
More company icons are now collected.
The fingerprint authentication setting will now remain valid even after a log out so the user doesn’t have to re-enroll.

Known issue

Changing a Master Key is still an issue when the user does it from another device. It works properly but the user needs to manually log out and then log in again for it to be effective.

What’s new in v1.9.0 (release date: June 3rd 2019)

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Privowny App introduced a new onboarding journey in v1.8, therefore the pre-existing onboarding notifications became irrelevant and have been disabled
When Privowny App is not able to identify the nature of the fields displayed on a web page, the first option in the Smartfield Icon drop-down menu is now “Retrieve credentials.”
It is now possible to access the Getting started section of the product from the Toolbar
The Dashboard is now displaying information on the different charts when they are not yet available (no data to display yet)
The eye icon in the Master Key popup screen now shows the action to be performed instead of the status of the filed (e.g. “eye crossed” means you need to click on it to hide the Master Key)
Clicking on the sentence “Don’t show this notification again” now automatically checks the box next to it

Notable bug fixes

After completing an export, the file provided was sometimes missing some data. The file is now complete.
The numbers for the aliases displayed on the Dashboard now match the number of aliases stored in the Alias Manager
In the Data Manager, data would become unselected randomly when scrolling. It is now behaving as expected.
When adding 2 accounts in a row manually in the Passwords Manager, the field “company” used to be pre-filled with the previous data information.
Some of our videos would start playing unexpectedly. They are now only playing when appropriate.
The content of the Getting started section was in English even when the Browser Extension was in French. It is now in French as well.
The Smartfield Icon on the ebay.fr login page has been fixed
Issues with generating aliases in the Passwords Manager’s account creation page have been resolved
Some User Interface issues in the Dashboard have been fixed (misplaced/unreadable numbers)
Some tooltips have been added in the Trackers Panel
The order the companies were displayed in the Passwords Manager is not case-sensitive anymore
Data collection on yahoo.com and travelocity.com has been improved

Major known issues we are working on

When following the steps of the first Getting started card, the tooltip that is supposed to point towards the account that the user just created in the Passwords Manager is sometimes pointing towards the wrong account

Android app

Notable bug fixes

It is now possible to encrypt pieces of data longer than 245 characters
Switching between multiple accounts in the app now works as expected
The Privowny Keyboard includes a link to the Help center that explains how to use it
Some welcome screens (the ones introducing the Managers with their colors) were showing up unexpectedly. This is now fixed.
We improved the readability of the app for small screens
When the user finishes an onboarding flow from one of the cards in the “Getting Started” section, he is now redirected to the Getting started main page and not the beginning of the same flow.
The users are now welcomed with the use of their first names
Better overall stability of the app (most unexpected crashes have been fixed)

Major known issues we are working on

Changing the Master Key requires the user to manually log out and log in again to work appropriately (will be addressed in v1.10)

iOS app

Notable changes

It is now possible to encrypt pieces of data longer than 245 characters
The list to retrieve an account is now sorted by “accounts most used” in order to help the user log in faster and avoid errors
The explanation card about the collection of data in the Data Manager now only appears once
The usability of the search bar has been improved: the cross to close the field has a more intuitive behavior
The fields in the Contact form in the My Account section are now more appropriate to the issues a user may encounter and the form redirects directly to the Settings after it is sent
The configure/generate screen in the Passwords Manager has been redesigned for better usability

Notable bug fixes

The unnecessary error message on the Passwords Manager’s empty state screen is not showing up unexpectedly anymore
The preview screen in the Passwords Manager used to have issues updating the password fields after an edit. It is now behaving as expected.
The senders of emails were missing in the Alias Manager’s display screens. They are now showing with the number of emails sent by each of them.
The QuickType bar (the bar on top of the keyboard) used to still show the accounts available in the app even after logging out. This is no longer the case.
Privowny Connect is now able to identify better the types of fields on a form which helps significantly for the creation of accounts
The Terms & Conditions were not displaying correctly. The size of the font has been fixed
The lock icon used to encrypt data in the Data Manager is now behaving correctly
The order of the aliases shown in the Alias Manager was moving around in some circumstances. It is now fixed.
The “+” button used to add an account/alias/data was not behaving correctly during Face ID authentication. It is now fixed.
The URL field in the Account preview screen has been fixed
We adapted the app to fit the size of iPhone 5s better.

Major known issues we are working on

Changing the Master Key requires the user to manually log out and log in again to work appropriately (will be addressed in v1.10)

What’s new in v1.8.0

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Our product name has changed and Privowny Beta is now Privowny App! Privowny App is available as a beta version and by invitation only as was Privowny Beta.
Several other terminology changes have made their way into the product for clarification purposes and will affect the user experience. Mainly:
- The Master Password is now referred to as Master Key
- The Icon in Fields have been renamed Smartfield Icons
A new onboarding experience is now available from a newly developed “Getting Started” page which takes the user through a journey of step-by-step tutorials with tooltips and short “how-to” videos.
The Managers’ first screens now include short “how-to” videos to explain how the Managers work and how to start using them.
It is now possible to import your passwords from Chrome to Privowny App
A URL field has been added to the Password Manager and is automatically filled by Privowny App for most popular websites (it can also be edited manually) when a new account is created. This feature gives an easy access to most websites’ login pages.
An icon has been added in the Alias Manager to allow the user to copy an alias to the clipboard in case they need to paste it somewhere easily.

Notable bug fixes

Lots of user interface inconsistencies have been fixed: icons, layout, colors, etc.
In the Password Manager, the account list now scrolls properly to newly created accounts.
The Data Manager has seen major performance improvements.
It is no longer possible to delete the Privowny primary alias email address (it was compromising the communication between Privowny and its users).
The Dashboard is now refreshing each time it is displayed in order to provide the user with the latest statistics available.
The filter used when the Alias Manager opens up from the toolbar is now the appropriate one.

Android app

Notable changes

Our product name has changed and Privowny Beta is now Privowny App! Privowny App is available as a beta version and by invitation only as was Privowny Beta.
Several other terminology changes have made their way into the product for clarification purposes and will affect the user experience. Mainly:
- The Master Password is now referred to as Master Key
- The Privowny VPN is now Privowny Tracker Filter
A new onboarding experience is now available from a newly developed “Getting Started” page which takes the user through a journey of step-by-step tutorials with tooltips.
Some of the Managers’ first screens now include short “how-to” videos to explain how the Managers work and how to start using them.
3 quick videos have been added to help the users setup their phones correctly depending of the phone’s manufacturer.
A URL field has been added to the Password Manager and is automatically filled by Privowny App for most popular websites (it can also be edited manually) when a new account is created. This feature gives an easy access to most websites’ login pages.
The Alias Manager and the Data Manager have a new layout and new preview screens.
The Tracker Manager’s homepage has a new look.

Notable bug fixes

Lots of user interface inconsistencies have been fixed: icons, layout, colors, etc.
The feature on the My Account page that allows a user to log out from all sessions now works properly from Android devices.
The app would randomly wake up. This is now fixed.

Major known issues we are working on

Changing the Master Key requires the user to manually log out and log in again to work appropriately.

iOS app

Notable changes

Our product name has changed and Privowny Beta is now Privowny App! Privowny App is available as a beta version and by invitation only as was Privowny Beta.
Several other terminology changes have made their way into the product for clarification purposes and will affect the user experience. Mainly:
- The Master Password is now referred to as Master Key
- The Privowny Extension for Safari has become Privowny Connect
A new onboarding experience is now available from a newly developed “Getting Started” page which takes the user through a journey of step-by-step tutorials with tooltips.
Some of the Managers’ first screens now include short “how-to” videos to explain how the Managers work and how to start using them.
A URL field has been added to the Password Manager and is automatically filled by Privowny App for most popular websites (it can also be edited manually) when a new account is created. This feature gives an easy access to most websites’ login pages.
Preview screens have been developed for the Alias Manager and the Data Manager.
Privowny Connect (previously known as the Privowny Extension for Safari and accessible through the share button) is more transparent to the user and only provides the possibility to fill the User ID and Passwords fields.
Privowny Autofill now displays suggestions according to the user’s behavior.

Notable bug fixes

Lots of user interface inconsistencies have been fixed: icons, layout, colors, etc.
The feature on the My Account page that allows a user to log out from all sessions now works properly from iOS devices.
Color issue fixed in the Data Manager
The accounts list for Privowny Autofill was having some difficulties to refresh the data properly after switching from one account to another. Now fixed.

Major known issues we are working on

Changing the Master Key requires the user to manually log out and log in again to work appropriately.

What’s new in v1.7.0

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Critical actions (add/delete/edit) in the Password Manager and Data Manager are now followed by a confirmation notification to reassure the user the action took place successfully
A confirmation window has been added before an account is deleted in the Password Manager
Tooltips have been added to help the user understand the encryption process in the Data Manager
The buttons have been redesigned to achieve a similar look across the extension
Selected items in the Password Manager and the Data Manager are now highlighted for better visibility
The Dashboard reshapes properly when the window is resized (better responsiveness)
Better behavior and usability of the Account collection notification
The user can now re-enable the Alias notifications
The list of patents in the “About Us” section was updated to display all the Privowny patents

Notable bug fixes

You can now create an account in the Password Manager with a User ID containing spaces between words
The search feature in the Data Manager has been fixed and works as expected
The “edit” feature for the creation of a new account in the Password Manager was flawed, it has been fixed
The Icon in Field didn’t exhibit the right behavior on the Facebook website (no drop-down menu). This has been fixed and now works as expected

Android app

Notable changes

The list of companies in the Password Manager has been improved. It is now color coded and lets the users know visually how strong their passwords are.
The buttons have been redesigned to achieve a similar look across the app
Encryption/decryption is now available from the preview mode
The “Add” feature in the Password Manager has been improved
The search feature is showing a consistent look/behavior across all the Managers
The list of patents in the “About Us” section was updated to display all the Privowny patents

Notable bug fixes

The app used to sometimes close unexpectedly during the creation of a new account in the Password Manager or when the user was switching the language of the device. This has been fixed.
The app would sometimes wake up unexpectedly. It is now working as expected.
The decryption process would sometimes fail. The problem has been resolved.
The url for the Waiting list was wrong. It has been corrected
The app would sometimes close when the user clicked the back button. Fixed

iOS app

Notable changes

The Alias Manager has been redesigned for better usability and understanding
The Data Manager is now able to distinguish between a collected data and one that has been added manually in the company view.
The list of patents in the “About Us” section was updated to display all the Privowny patents
A confirmation window has been added before an account is deleted in the Password Manager
The list of companies in the Password Manager has been improved for better usability
Encryption/decryption is now available from the preview mode
The search feature is showing a consistent look/behavior across all the Managers
The “Add” feature in the Password Manager has been improved

Notable bug fixes

The “registration” and “log in” pages where displaying a double black bar on top of the screen. It is now back to a simple header.
The feature “log out from all sessions” in the My Account page would not consistently log the user out of the app. This has been resolved.
The “retrieve” feature did not work as expected on some websites with the Privowny extension for Safari. The problem has been resolved.
The date format in the Alias Manager is now displaying properly
The “save” button is now disabled when fields is empty

What’s new in v1.6.0

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Better synchronization between managers and the counters on the toolbar and the main popup
Direct UI access to unfiltered managers was restored
Ongoing cleanup/revamp effort on all dialogs

Notable bug fixes

Search in the Password Manager was erroneously case-sensitive
A blocked alias could sometimes still relay emails
Reset Master Password was broken
It’s now possible to press the Enter key instead of pressing the OK button in the Master Password prompt
Dates could be incorrect in the managers
Many UI and UX glitches

Android app

Notable changes

Revamp some icon
Revamp generate password and alias
Revamp “add data” feature
Implement new colors in our design
Data manager performance improvement

Notable bug fixes

Fix randomly wake up and displaying in the foreground of App
Fix Login issue after a login fail.
Fix some crashes issue with bad network connection
Fix Deleting active account do not close the app
Fix some glitch on invalid login
Fix the search icon in data manager which doesn’t go away
Fix issue on Registration flow when user is asking to validate email

Major known issues we are working on

If you change your Master Password with the application opened, the change is not immediately effective.
If you log out all device or delete your account in My account, the application takes time before log out, you can see cached data during a lapse of time

iOS app

Notable changes

Our Password Manager has been improved (one list with all accounts)
Some icons have been redesigned
Revamp generate password and alias
Revamp search in alias
Revamp “add data” feature
Revamp some popup displayed
Swap setup cards in dashboard, now “Autofill” is before “action extension”

Notable bug fixes

Fix autofill issue where the user was unable to retrieve credentials
Fix issue when using fingerprint, where the master password was cached in session
Fix issue on new password manager, which displayed an error when user haven’t data
Fix manual data entry issue, no space could be entered
Fix some content issue

Major known issues we are working on

If you change your Master Password with the application open, the change is not immediately effective.
If you log out all device or delete your account in My account, the application doesn’t log out until user do an action needing an api call, you can see cached data during a lapse of time

What’s new in v1.5.0

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

Our Browser Extension is now available by invitation only. The registration process has been updated and includes an option to join a waiting list.
The Toolbar now offers 2 views of the Managers depending on where you click. Click on the Manager’s icon to get the complete view or click on the number in the circle to get the filtered view (you’ll then only see the data pertaining to the site you are currently visiting)
The search feature in the Data Manager has been improved
The filter by company is easier to use with a convenient drop-down menu showing choices as you type
Decrypted data are now automatically re-encrypted after a lapse of time for added security
The access to your Privowny account information from the Dashboard is now more intuitive
Spinners have been added in the Managers’ lists to show when the data is been downloaded
Clicking anywhere on an item in the Alias Manager now unfolds/folds the item
The filters in the Search Bar are now editable
Our contact form has been improved
You can now cancel after asking for a password decryption (this can be useful when there is a large number of passwords to decrypt)
A zip folder containing both a JSON and a PDF file are now provided when a user exports his data
You will now be notified from the Main menu when an update is available
User is now prompted to save or not newly collected credentials
The Toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen is now a mirror of the right-hand side one

Notable bug fixes

The pie chart in the Dashboard was not clickable, it’s now fixed
The Extension assumed the emails were lowercase only, this is now fixed

Major known issues we are working on

In the Password Manager, a clickable company name can lead to an error page if the corresponding page does not exist anymore on the website.

Android app

Notable changes

Our app is now available by invitation only. The registration process has been updated and includes an option to join a waiting list.
The usability of the Apps Usage feature has been improved (drop-down menu added)
We are communicating better with our users when a bad connection is damaging the experience
The lists in the Managers are now clearer and more user-friendly
Some confusing notifications have been removed in the Tracker Manager

Notable bug fixes

Users remained logged in after deleting their accounts—now fixed
The keyboard quicktour used to be unavailable if the app was closed before it had a chance to play—now fixed
The password strengh score is now saved properly
The soft key navigation color is now black

Major known issues we are working on

The Help section of the app has limitations and we are exploring better ways to display a more relevant help
The VPN needs to be restarted once in a while

iOS app

Notable changes

Our app is now available by invitation only. The registration process has been updated and includes an option to join a waiting list.
The search feature in the Data Manager now allows multiple filters
It is now easier to go back and forth in the registration experience
Our contact form has been improved
We improved our way to handle connection losses

Notable bug fixes

The help section of the app now shows an inviting consistent design
Logging issues would appear when offline—now fixed
The password strengh score is now saved properly

Major known issues we are working on

The Help section of the app has limitations and we are exploring better ways to display a more relevant help

What’s new in v1.4.0

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

The Data Manager has been updated to follow the same expected behavior as the other Managers. More consistency for easier usability.
In the Alias@ Manager, you can now block/unblock emails by alias. This new feature brings you even more control over what gets in your inbox.
Our Icon in field is getting smarter and smarter and you will see it less in input fields where it doesn’t belong
You can now delete an account directly from the Icon in field’s drop-down menu
The Managers are now offering some explanations and links to help the users get started when there are no data to display yet
You can now selectively remove buttons in the Manager’s search fields
The look of the Dashboard graphs has been improved for better readability
The interface for the Main menu and the Toolbar has been improved

Notable bug fixes

Search by full email address in the Alias@ Manager now works as expected
Entries in the Password Manager without a password don’t show “****” anymore
We improved the content/consistency of our Registration/Login/Reset Password forms
The use of spaces in the username are no longer a problem when creating an account in the Password Manager
The Icon in field doesn’t appear anymore in the Password Manager fields
Companies are clickable again in the Password Manager. We’re back to the expected behavior.

Android app

Notable changes

Adding an account in the Password Manager has been made easier
Links to the Help center have been added to each Manager for easier/faster access and more relevant guidance
The form to allow our users to contact us has been improved and is more user friendly
Password retrieval when logging in to a website is now smoother (no need to tap the password field to complete the retrieval anymore)
The icons on the Privowny keyboard have been improved
The Privowny bar on top of the keyboard has been removed for sites where it is not needed
The background color for the Android navigation soft keys have been changed for better readability
A splash screen has been added to welcome our users

Notable bug fixes

The stability of the app has been improved
Some counting discrepencies had appeared between the browser Extension and the Android app. This is now fixed.
The checkbox of last item in a list could not be checked. It is now fixed.
The senders’ names in the Alias@ Manager have been fixed
Going back and forth from portrait to landscape views is now behaving correctly. (Problem mainly with the “My account” page)

Major known issues we are working on

The setup of the application needs to be explained better and easier to complete

iOS app

Notable changes

The “Contact us” form offers more relevant content for the user to be able to categorize his issue better and have a better overall experience
Setting up the app and its features is now easier and friendlier
We can now copy an alias into the clipboard from the Alias@ Manager
Links to the Help center have been added to each Manager for easier/faster access and more relevant guidance
The app is now available in French!
The Dashboard was redesigned

Notable bug fixes

The Master Password informational page had some issues that are now fixed
Deleting the last alias for a company would not work correctly and display incorrect message. Now fixed.
The “Delete” icon would some time overlap with the “Create” icon. This is now fixed.

Major known issues we are working on

The registration and log in screens are difficult to navigate with some back actions missing.

What’s new in v1.3.0

Browser Extension (available for Chrome and Firefox)

Notable changes

No need to open and close multiple windows anymore to navigate between your Managers. Most of them (Dashboard, Password, Alias@ and Data) are now aggregated in one unique new window for a smoother experience.
A major redesign has been implemented (impacting the Main Menu, Toolbar, Password Manager, Alias@ Manager and the Dashboard) in order to provide a more intuitive, more pleasant and friendlier user experience.
The search feature in the Password Manager and the Alias@ Manager has been improved and now includes a powerful multi-keyword option.
Our “Feedback/Contact us” form has been improved for better communication with our users.
The login window is more readily accessible.
New users are now greeted by a “welcome page” that gathers in one place all the material needed to start using the browser extension right away with tours and tutorials readily accessible. This page stays available for later use and can be recalled at any point from the settings in the Main menu of the extension.

Notable bug fixes

Performance of the Alias@ Manager and the Dashboard have been improved.
Company dropdown menu in Password Manager doesn’t list the companies twice anymore when new accounts are manually added.
Data export has been improved.
Identification of input fields and trackers’ detection have been improved (Metadata improvements).

Android app

Notable changes

Our keyboard now allows easy access to emojis.
Major design changes have been implemented in the application especially for the navigation bar, icons and the way we display lists.
We now offer the possibility to enable biometric authentication after you first enter your Master Password. This feature can still be activated at any time from the settings of the application.
Icons visibility and design improved (on main screen and in the application).
The elastic pull feature has been added to refresh the lists on the Managers (the defective tracker Manager refresh button has been removed).
The AOSP keyboard has been updated.

Notable bug fixes

Multiple fixes improving the application’s behavior regarding: country tags, company lists, buttons and length of text…
The retrieve function that used to fail for some applications (notably with Tripit) has been fixed.

iOS app

Notable changes

New designs have been implemented throughout the application.
Improvements in the way we generate aliases and passwords.
We implemented an open source SDK that allows us to easily connect with 200 apps. This allows for an even smoother experience for our users when they use Privowny to log in to these apps.
Thanks to iOS 12’s new functionalities, we were able to implement our own AutoFill feature for our users to easily fill up login pages with the credentials stored in their managers.

Notable bug fixes

The creation of the Master password has been improved
The application would sometime freeze when closing it. The unintended behavior has been fixed.

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What’s new in v1.30.0 (release date: September 24th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.29.0 (release date: August 25th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.28.0 (release date: July 28th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.26.0 (release date: July 1st 2020)

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What’s new in v1.25.0 (release date: June 3rd 2020)

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What’s new in v1.24.0 (release date: May 5th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.23.0 (release date: April 7th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.22.0 (release date: March 19th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.21.0 (release date: February 18th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.20.0 (release date: January 20th 2020)

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What’s new in v1.19.0 (release date: January 2nd 2020)

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What’s new in v1.18.0 (release date: December 2nd 2019)

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What’s new in v1.17.0 (release date: November 18th 2019)

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What’s new in v1.16.0 (release date: November 4th 2019)

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What’s new in v1.15.0 (release date: October 24th 2019)

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What’s new in v1.14.0 (release date: October 4th 2019)

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What’s new in v1.13.0 (release date: September 23rd 2019)

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What’s new in v1.12.0 (release date: September 9th 2019)

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What’s new in v1.11.0 (release date: August 5th 2019)

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What’s new in v1.10.0 (release date: July 15th 2019)

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