# I see ads

Privary Free Basic Protection shows ads that are required to guarantee the continous development.

### How can I remove ads?

Privary [Premium](https://docs.privary.me/upgrade/get-premium) is entirely Ad-Free. Upgrade from the Privary settings.

### **I see invasive ads while using** Privary **or other apps** <a href="#i-see-invasive-ads-while-using-smart-launcher-or-other-apps." id="i-see-invasive-ads-while-using-smart-launcher-or-other-apps."></a>

Ads should never be intrusive.

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Make sure to [download](https://bit.ly/3DrYM87) Privary from official sources only. Installing the app using an APK you run risk of downloading an illegally modified copy containing malware
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We strongly advise to use a Anti-Virus app or Malware Scanner to check your device if you see invasive ads
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