Privacy Policy

1. Our Commitment to Privacy

iPhone Stock Checker is committed to protecting your privacy. We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. This Privacy Policy explains what information we do and do not collect when you use our Service.

2. Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't collect:

• Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personal identifiers
• Account Data: We do not require accounts or user registration
• Location Data: We do not track or store your physical location (postal codes you enter are not saved)
• Browsing History: We do not track your browsing behavior across other websites
• Cookies: We do not use tracking cookies or similar technologies
• Search History: We do not store your search queries or stock check history

3. Information We Temporarily Process

To provide the Service, we temporarily process the following information, but do not store it:

• Postal Codes: Used only to query Apple's API for nearby stores (not stored after your session)
• Country Selection: Used to determine which Apple regional API to query (not stored)
• Model Selection: Used to check stock for specific iPhone models (not stored)
• IP Address: Used only for rate limiting to prevent abuse (not stored long-term)

⚡ This data is processed in-memory and is discarded immediately after your request is completed.

4. Third-Party Services

5. Rate Limiting

To prevent abuse and ensure fair usage, we implement rate limiting based on IP addresses. This is done in-memory and IP addresses are not permanently stored. The rate limit data is automatically cleared after a short period.

6. Caching

We cache stock check results for 10 minutes to reduce load on Apple's servers and provide faster responses. This cache is stored in server memory only and contains no personal information. Cached data is automatically expired and cleared.

7. Data Security

Since we don't collect or store personal data, there is minimal risk to your privacy. However, we implement security best practices including:

• HTTPS encryption for all connections
• Input sanitization to prevent injection attacks
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• CORS protection to prevent unauthorized access
• Regular security updates

8. Children's Privacy

Our Service does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from children.

9. Your Rights

Since we don't collect or store your personal data:

• There is no personal data to access, correct, or delete
• You can use the Service anonymously
• No account or profile is created
• You can stop using the Service at any time without consequences

10. International Users

Our Service is available globally for users in USA, Canada, UK, and Australia. Since we don't collect personal data, GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy regulations have minimal applicability. However, we respect all users' privacy rights.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

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

📧 iphonestock28@gmail.com