Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

eyeMEI collects minimal information necessary to provide device identification services:

• TAC (Type Allocation Code): The first 8 digits of your IMEI, used to identify device model
• IP Address: Temporarily logged for rate limiting and abuse prevention
• No Personal Data: We do not store full IMEIs, names, emails, or other personal information

2. How We Use Information

The information we collect is used solely for:

• Device identification and compatibility checking
• Improving our database accuracy and coverage
• Preventing abuse and ensuring fair usage

3. Third-Party Services

We share limited data with external providers to enhance our service:

• Telstra API: We send only the TAC (first 8 digits) to check device compatibility
• AMTA API: We send the full IMEI for Australian network compatibility verification

These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them if you have concerns.

4. Data Storage and Retention

• TACs may be stored indefinitely to improve our database
• Full IMEIs are never stored on our servers
• IP addresses are logged temporarily for security purposes
• Your consent preferences are saved locally in your browser
• No cookies are used for tracking purposes

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

• HTTPS encryption for all communications
• Minimal data collection principle
• No long-term storage of sensitive information

6. Your Rights

Under applicable privacy laws, you have certain rights regarding your data:

• Withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser data
• Request information about our data collection practices
• File a complaint with relevant data protection authorities

Note that since all data we collect is anonymized and not linked to individual users, we cannot identify or delete specific user data upon request.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. International Users

eyeMEI is operated from Australia. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your data to Australia for processing.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the service constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected].