Privacy Policy

👋 Introduction

Welcome to Findrer! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience while using our application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Findrer mobile application ("App").

Findrer is designed to help you locate your Bluetooth devices using proximity detection and location services. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what data we collect and why.

📊 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect the following information that you provide when using the App:

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

The App automatically collects certain information to function properly:

• Bluetooth Information: We scan for nearby Bluetooth devices to detect their presence, signal strength (RSSI), and proximity. This includes device identifiers, names, and connection status.
• Location Data: When you grant permission, we collect your device's GPS coordinates to:
  • Save the last known location of tracked devices
  • Display device locations on a map
  • Enable location sharing features
  Premium Feature
• Device Information: We collect basic device information such as:
  • iOS version
  • App version
  • Device model (for compatibility purposes)

2.3 Purchase Information

If you purchase premium features, payment processing is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or store your credit card information or payment details. We only receive confirmation of purchase status through Apple's StoreKit framework.

🎯 How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core Functionality

• Device Tracking: To detect and track Bluetooth devices in your vicinity
• Proximity Detection: To calculate distance and provide audio/visual feedback
• Location Mapping: To show device locations on a map (Premium feature)
• Lost Device Alerts: To send notifications when devices move out of range (Premium feature)

3.2 Personalization

• Remember your custom device names and preferences
• Organize devices into "My Devices" category (Premium feature)
• Maintain notification preferences for each device

3.3 App Improvement

• Analyze crash reports to improve stability (anonymized data only)
• Optimize battery usage and performance
• Develop new features based on usage patterns

🔒 Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device using Apple's secure UserDefaults system. This includes:

• Custom device names
• Device marking preferences (My Devices)
• Notification settings
• Last known device locations
• Premium purchase status

4.2 Data Retention

Your data is retained on your device until you:

• Manually delete the App
• Clear app data through iOS Settings
• Reset your device

4.3 Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted Storage: All data is stored using iOS's encrypted storage mechanisms
• No Cloud Sync: Your data stays on your device and is never transmitted to external servers
• Secure Bluetooth: Bluetooth scanning uses Apple's Core Bluetooth framework with built-in security
• Permission-Based Access: Location and Bluetooth access require explicit user permission

🤝 Third-Party Services

5.1 Apple Services

Findrer uses the following Apple frameworks and services:

• Core Bluetooth: For scanning and detecting Bluetooth devices
• Core Location: For GPS location tracking (with your permission)
• StoreKit: For processing in-app purchases (Apple handles all payment data)
• UserNotifications: For sending local notifications about lost/found devices
• MapKit: For displaying device locations on maps

These are native Apple frameworks that respect iOS privacy policies. No data is shared with Apple beyond standard App Store analytics (which you can disable in iOS Settings).

5.2 No Third-Party Analytics

We do NOT use any third-party analytics services such as:

• Google Analytics
• Facebook SDK
• Crashlytics
• Firebase
• Any other tracking services

⚖️ Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: View all your saved devices and settings within the App
• Modify: Edit device names, preferences, and settings at any time
• Delete: Remove the App to delete all locally stored data
• Export: Location data can be shared via the built-in sharing feature

6.2 Permissions Management

You can manage permissions through iOS Settings:

• Bluetooth: Settings → Privacy & Security → Bluetooth → Findrer
• Location: Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Findrer
• Notifications: Settings → Notifications → Findrer

6.3 GDPR Rights (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request information about data we process
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of data processing

6.4 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Know whether we sell or share personal information (we don't)
• Access your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (not applicable as we don't sell data)

👶 Children's Privacy

Findrer is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

The App does not contain:

• Third-party advertising
• Social media integration
• User-generated content features
• External links (except for support contact)

📝 Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be communicated through an in-app notification
• Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

📧 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above with the subject line "GDPR Inquiry".

✅ Summary

In summary, here's what you need to know about Findrer and your privacy: