# Privacy Policy
**SearchBom**
**Last Updated**: February 2, 2026
**Effective Date**: February 2, 2026
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## 1. Overview
SearchBom ("BOMTOBE", "we", "us", "App") takes your privacy seriously and complies with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and local privacy regulations.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the SearchBom app, how it is used, stored, and protected.
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## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Required Information
**Processing Data for Device Discovery**
- **Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Signals**: Signal strength (RSSI), advertising data, device names.
- **Location Data (Android Only)**: Required by the Android system to scan for Bluetooth devices.
- **Purpose**: To detect and locate lost devices nearby.
- **Processing**: All scanning and signal processing is performed **locally on your device**. Location data is **NOT** collected, stored, or transmitted to our servers.
**Device Identifiers**
- Android: Android ID / Instance ID
- iOS: Vendor Identifier (IDFV)
- **Purpose**: App settings management, anonymous analytics.
- **Retention**: Until app is uninstalled.
### 2.2 Optional Information (Analytics)
**Usage Statistics (Firebase Analytics)**
- Anonymous interaction data (button clicks, screen views, session duration).
- Crash reports and performance data.
- **Purpose**: To improve app stability and user experience.
- **Retention**: According to Google Analytics data retention policies (default 14 months).
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## 3. How We Process Information
### 3.1 Local Processing Principle
**SearchBom is a privacy-first app:**
- ✅ Device scanning data is processed locally.
- ✅ No personal information implies account creation.
- ✅ No personal data is sent to external servers (except anonymous analytics).
### 3.2 Data Transmission
**No User Data Transmission**
- We do not transmit your personal data, scanned device lists, or location history to any external server.
- Only **anonymous** usage statistics are sent to Firebase Analytics to help us fix bugs.
### 3.3 Third-Party Sharing
**SearchBom does not share your personal information with third parties.**
However, information may be provided in the following legal circumstances:
- When required by law or regulation.
- When requested by law enforcement agencies following legal procedures.
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## 4. Third-Party Services
### 4.1 Analytics Services
**Google Firebase Analytics**
- Provider: Google LLC
- Info Collected: Anonymous usage data, crash logs.
- Privacy Policy: <https://policies.google.com/privacy>
*Note: We do not use any third-party advertising services that track users across apps.*
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## 5. Data Retention and Deletion
### 5.1 Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period | Deletion Method |
|-----------|------------------|-----------------|
| Scan History | Until you delete them | In-app "Clear History" or app uninstall |
| Device IDs | Until app is uninstalled | Auto-deleted when app is uninstalled |
| Analytics Data | 14 months (Google default) | Processed by Google |
### 5.2 Your Right to Delete
You can delete your data at any time using the following methods:
1. **In-App Deletion**: Use the "Clear All" function in the History tab.
2. **App Uninstall**: Uninstalling the app completely deletes all local data.
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## 6. Data Protection Measures
### 6.1 Technical Measures
- **Minimal Permissions**: We only request Bluetooth and Location (for scanning) permissions required for core functionality.
- **Local Processing**: Signal analysis and device tracking logic run entirely on your phone.
### 6.2 Administrative Measures
- Establishment and implementation of privacy policy.
- Designation of Data Protection Officer.
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## 7. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
1. **Right to Access**: View your scan history anytime within the app.
2. **Right to Erasure**: Immediately delete history using in-app buttons or by uninstalling.
3. **Right to Restrict Processing**: Data processing stops immediately when you close the app or stop scanning.
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## 8. Children's Privacy
SearchBom does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us for immediate deletion.
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## 9. Changes to Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated due to changes in laws, policies, or service updates.
When updated:
- Notification through in-app announcements or update messages.
- Important changes will be announced 7 days prior to implementation.
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## 10. Data Protection Officer
**Data Protection Officer**
- Company: BOMTOBE
- Email: [email protected]
**For Privacy Complaints or Inquiries (Korea)**
- Privacy Infringement Report Center: 118 (<https://privacy.kisa.or.kr>)
- Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cyber Investigation Division: 1301 (<https://www.spo.go.kr>)
- National Police Agency Cyber Safety Bureau: 182 (<https://cyberbureau.police.go.kr>)
**For Privacy Complaints or Inquiries (International)**
- EU: Your local Data Protection Authority
- US: Federal Trade Commission (<https://www.ftc.gov>)
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## 11. Supplementary Provisions
**Effective Date**: This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 2, 2026.
# Privacy Policy
**SearchBom**
**Last Updated**: February 2, 2026
**Effective Date**: February 2, 2026
---
## 1. Overview
SearchBom ("BOMTOBE", "we", "us", "App") takes your privacy seriously and complies with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and local privacy regulations.
This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use the SearchBom app, how it is used, stored, and protected.
---
## 2. Information We Collect
### 2.1 Required Information
**Processing Data for Device Discovery**
- **Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Signals**: Signal strength (RSSI), advertising data, device names.
- **Location Data (Android Only)**: Required by the Android system to scan for Bluetooth devices.
- **Purpose**: To detect and locate lost devices nearby.
- **Processing**: All scanning and signal processing is performed **locally on your device**. Location data is **NOT** collected, stored, or transmitted to our servers.
**Device Identifiers**
- Android: Android ID / Instance ID
- iOS: Vendor Identifier (IDFV)
- **Purpose**: App settings management, anonymous analytics.
- **Retention**: Until app is uninstalled.
### 2.2 Optional Information (Analytics)
**Usage Statistics (Firebase Analytics)**
- Anonymous interaction data (button clicks, screen views, session duration).
- Crash reports and performance data.
- **Purpose**: To improve app stability and user experience.
- **Retention**: According to Google Analytics data retention policies (default 14 months).
---
## 3. How We Process Information
### 3.1 Local Processing Principle
**SearchBom is a privacy-first app:**
- ✅ Device scanning data is processed locally.
- ✅ No personal information implies account creation.
- ✅ No personal data is sent to external servers (except anonymous analytics).
### 3.2 Data Transmission
**No User Data Transmission**
- We do not transmit your personal data, scanned device lists, or location history to any external server.
- Only **anonymous** usage statistics are sent to Firebase Analytics to help us fix bugs.
### 3.3 Third-Party Sharing
**SearchBom does not share your personal information with third parties.**
However, information may be provided in the following legal circumstances:
- When required by law or regulation.
- When requested by law enforcement agencies following legal procedures.
---
## 4. Third-Party Services
### 4.1 Analytics Services
**Google Firebase Analytics**
- Provider: Google LLC
- Info Collected: Anonymous usage data, crash logs.
- Privacy Policy: <https://policies.google.com/privacy>
*Note: We do not use any third-party advertising services that track users across apps.*
---
## 5. Data Retention and Deletion
### 5.1 Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period | Deletion Method |
|-----------|------------------|-----------------|
| Scan History | Until you delete them | In-app "Clear History" or app uninstall |
| Device IDs | Until app is uninstalled | Auto-deleted when app is uninstalled |
| Analytics Data | 14 months (Google default) | Processed by Google |
### 5.2 Your Right to Delete
You can delete your data at any time using the following methods:
1. **In-App Deletion**: Use the "Clear All" function in the History tab.
2. **App Uninstall**: Uninstalling the app completely deletes all local data.
---
## 6. Data Protection Measures
### 6.1 Technical Measures
- **Minimal Permissions**: We only request Bluetooth and Location (for scanning) permissions required for core functionality.
- **Local Processing**: Signal analysis and device tracking logic run entirely on your phone.
### 6.2 Administrative Measures
- Establishment and implementation of privacy policy.
- Designation of Data Protection Officer.
---
## 7. Your Rights
You have the following rights:
1. **Right to Access**: View your scan history anytime within the app.
2. **Right to Erasure**: Immediately delete history using in-app buttons or by uninstalling.
3. **Right to Restrict Processing**: Data processing stops immediately when you close the app or stop scanning.
---
## 8. Children's Privacy
SearchBom does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us for immediate deletion.
---
## 9. Changes to Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated due to changes in laws, policies, or service updates.
When updated:
- Notification through in-app announcements or update messages.
- Important changes will be announced 7 days prior to implementation.
---
## 10. Data Protection Officer
**Data Protection Officer**
- Company: BOMTOBE
- Email: [email protected]
**For Privacy Complaints or Inquiries (Korea)**
- Privacy Infringement Report Center: 118 (<https://privacy.kisa.or.kr>)
- Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cyber Investigation Division: 1301 (<https://www.spo.go.kr>)
- National Police Agency Cyber Safety Bureau: 182 (<https://cyberbureau.police.go.kr>)
**For Privacy Complaints or Inquiries (International)**
- EU: Your local Data Protection Authority
- US: Federal Trade Commission (<https://www.ftc.gov>)
---
## 11. Supplementary Provisions
**Effective Date**: This Privacy Policy is effective as of February 2, 2026.