Introduction
Welcome to BoltScan. This privacy policy outlines how we, Timothy Cruz, the data controller, collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our mobile application, BoltScan, on iOS. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to handling your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using our app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Children's Privacy
BoltScan is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 years old, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s online activities and to contact us if they believe we have collected personal data from their child.
Retention
We retain your personal information for a period of 18 months from the date of collection or from the last interaction with our app, whichever is applicable. After this period, we will take steps to securely delete or anonymize your data in accordance with our data retention policy. If you wish to have your personal data deleted before the expiration of this retention period, you may request deletion as outlined in the next section.
How Information Is Used
The information we collect is used for various purposes, including improving our services, providing personalized advertisements, and ensuring the technical performance of the app. We may analyze usage and analytics data to understand user behavior and trends, which helps us make informed decisions about app enhancements. Crash logs are reviewed to address and rectify bugs and performance issues, ensuring a smoother user experience. Personal data such as photos may be utilized to fulfill user requests, such as image uploads within the app. Advertising and attribution data are shared with third parties to deliver relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.
Third-Party Services
We share your information with trusted third-party service providers, specifically AppsFlyer, Meta, and Firebase, who assist us in analytics, advertising, and app performance monitoring. These third parties may process your data on our behalf, and we ensure that they adhere to strict confidentiality and data protection policies. When you use our app, your device identifiers and advertising IDs may be shared with these service providers to enable targeted advertising. Through these partnerships, we aim to enhance your experience while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy laws.
Data We Collect
In the course of providing our services through BoltScan, we collect various types of information, including but not limited to device identifiers, advertising ID, usage and analytics data, crash logs, photos, and access to your camera. Device identifiers allow us to recognize your device for functionality and attribution purposes. The advertising ID is utilized for delivering targeted advertising and measuring the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Usage and analytics data enable us to understand how our app is being used, allowing us to improve user experience. Crash logs help us identify and fix issues to enhance app stability. Additionally, access to your photos and camera is necessary for functionalities that involve image capture and processing within the app.
User Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and CCPA, you have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights include the right to access your personal data, the right to request correction of inaccurate data, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests. For CCPA users, you may also opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information by exercising your rights under the law. Additionally, you have the ability to reset your advertising ID through your device settings to limit the information shared for advertising purposes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this privacy policy or would like to request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]. We strive to respond to all inquiries in a timely manner and acknowledge your rights regarding your personal information.
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted within the app, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of BoltScan after any modifications to the privacy policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified policy.