Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to CheckYourIMEI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 IMEI Numbers

We DO NOT store your IMEI numbers. When you check an IMEI, we validate it against our database of reported stolen devices, but we do not permanently store the IMEI you entered. The search is processed in real-time and not retained.

2.2 Personal Information

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Register for an account (name, email, password)
• Report a stolen device (IMEI, device details, proof of ownership)
• Contact us (name, email, message content)
• Post comments on blog articles

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:

• IP Address: Hashed using SHA-256 for privacy-compliant analytics
• Browser Type: User agent string for compatibility
• Pages Visited: For analytics and improving our service
• Date/Time: Of your visit

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our IMEI verification service
• Send email verification for account security
• Process and display stolen device reports
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve our website and user experience
• Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: All data transmitted is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
• Password Hashing: Passwords are hashed using bcrypt
• IP Anonymization: IP addresses are hashed for analytics
• Secure Storage: Data stored in secure, access-controlled databases

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• IP Geolocation: ip-api.com (for country detection)
• CDN Services: TailwindCSS, Flagcdn (for styling and flags)

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.

7. Cookies

We use session cookies to maintain your logged-in state and localStorage for remembering liked posts. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Objection: Object to certain data processing activities
• Portability: Request transfer of your data

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Nigeria. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact Form: checkyourimei.ng/contact.php