Privacy Policy
Transparent statement confirming that IMEICHECK.IN and the IMEI Check app do not collect personal user information.
1. Overview & Purpose
This Privacy Policy applies to the IMEI Check mobile application on the Google Play Store and the web service at https://imeicheck.in, operated by Gardmei ("we", "us", or "our").
Our service functions purely as a hardware specification lookup utility. Users can enter a 15-digit International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number to verify its mathematical check digit (Luhn algorithm) and identify public manufacturer specifications (brand, device model, hardware type, network frequency bands) associated with its Type Allocation Code (TAC).
Because we provide a free public utility, no user login, user profile, or personal identity is required or maintained.
2. Personal Information We Do NOT Collect
To provide complete transparency under Google Play Developer Policies and global data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA), we explicitly confirm that we do NOT collect, access, read, or process:
- No Personal Identifiers: We do not collect names, national identity numbers, government IDs, physical addresses, or user profiles.
- No Contact Information: We do not request or collect your phone number, email address, address book, or contact list.
- No Device Files or Media: We never access your photos, videos, documents, downloads, or external storage.
- No Communications or Messages: We have no access to SMS messages, emails, chats, or phone call logs.
- No Location Data: We do not access, track, or record your GPS, precise location, or coarse location.
- No Financial Data: Our basic service is completely free. We do not collect credit cards, debit cards, bank account details, or payment credentials.
- No Biometric or Health Data: We do not access fingerprint, facial recognition, or health sensors.
| Data Category | Collection Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Information (Name, Email, Phone) | NOT COLLECTED | No registration or personal profile needed |
| Contacts & Phonebook | NOT COLLECTED | Zero access to device contacts |
| Photos, Videos & Files | NOT COLLECTED | No access to device storage or media |
| SMS, Calls & Audio | NOT COLLECTED | Zero access to communications |
| Location / GPS Tracking | NOT COLLECTED | No geolocation tracking or recording |
| Financial & Payment Data | NOT COLLECTED | No payment or financial details required |
3. How IMEI Queries Are Handled
When you submit a 15-digit IMEI number in the App or on the Website:
- Hardware Lookup Only: The IMEI is processed strictly as an equipment identifier to query public Type Allocation Code (TAC) tables. This returns manufacturer hardware specs (such as Samsung Galaxy S23, iPhone 14, etc.).
- Not Linked to User Identity: An IMEI query represents a device model, not a person. We do not know who owns the phone, what SIM card is inside, or who is performing the search. Lookups are completely anonymous.
- No Permanent User Tracking: Queries are evaluated in real time without linking them to individual users or tracking behavior across sessions.
4. Automated Technical Security Logs
Like all internet services, our servers receive standard technical request packets when a device connects over HTTPS:
- Technical Connection Data: Server infrastructure temporarily logs IP addresses and request timestamps solely for security auditing, DDoS protection, rate-limiting, and stopping automated scraping bots.
- No User Profiling: Technical connection logs are never combined with personal information, sold to third parties, or used for behavioral profiling.
5. No Data Sharing or Selling
We have never sold and will never sell, rent, lease, or monetize user data.
- We do not partner with data brokers or marketing networks.
- We do not embed third-party advertising SDKs that track user behavior across apps.
- Information is never disclosed except if strictly required by binding legal process (such as a valid court order or subpoena).
6. Mobile Application Permissions (Google Play)
The IMEI Check Android application requests only basic network communication permissions:
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android.permission.INTERNET: Required solely to communicate over secure HTTPS with the database to fetch device model specifications. -
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used to check if the mobile device has an active network connection before dispatching queries.
The App does not request any sensitive or high-risk Android permissions (such as Camera, Contacts, Microphone, Location, or Storage).
7. Data Retention & User Deletion Rights
Because we do not collect personal information, user accounts, or identity records, there is generally no personal data retained to delete.
If you have previously contacted our support team via email or have questions regarding technical security logs, you have the full right under Google Play policies and the GDPR to request deletion:
Deletion Request Email: Send an email to jasmir@gardmei.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request". Any associated communications or log records will be permanently purged within 30 days free of charge.
8. Children's Privacy (COPPA & Google Play Families)
Our services are not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area / UK). Because we do not collect personal information from any user, we do not collect personal data from children.
9. Security Measures
All communications between your device and IMEICHECK.IN are protected using 256-bit Transport Layer Security (TLS/HTTPS) encryption. Server infrastructure is fortified with firewalls and automated protection systems to safeguard service integrity.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted directly to this public URL with a revised "Last Updated" timestamp.
11. Developer Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us: