Your Privacy, On Your Device

🛡️ Local-Only Processing

All hardware diagnostic tests performed by iChecker run 100% locally on your device. No test results, sensor data, or diagnostic information is ever transmitted to our servers or any third party.

- We do not require or maintain user accounts.

- Your device's Serial Number and Model Number are accessed only for on-device display and are never stored on any remote server.

- All diagnostic data stays entirely within the app's sandboxed storage.

📡 Permissions & Sensors

iChecker requests specific device permissions solely to perform hardware diagnostics. Each permission is used as follows:

📷 Camera

Used for 'Dead Pixel' tests and generating 'Camera Evidence' photos included in the PDF report. Images are stored only within the app's internal storage.

🔔 Action Button / Silent Switch

We monitor the system ringer state locally to verify hardware button functionality. No ringer data leaves your device.

🔐 Biometrics (Face ID / Touch ID)

Used only to verify the integrity of the biometric Secure Enclave sensors. No biometric data is collected, stored, or transmitted.

🧭 Motion & GPS

Used to test the Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, and GPS chip accuracy. All sensor readings are processed on-device and discarded after testing.

🎙️ Microphone

Used for the 'Mic Frequency' and 'Speaker' diagnostic tests. Audio data is analyzed in real-time on-device and is never recorded or stored.

📄 PDF Report Generation

The PDF diagnostic report (featuring the iChecker logo and branding) is generated entirely on your device.

- Camera Evidence photos are saved only within the app's internal storage and are automatically deleted when you reset your tests.

- The generated PDF can be shared at your discretion via the iOS share sheet — we do not automatically upload or transmit it.

📢 Monetization & Ads

iChecker uses Google AdMob to display advertisements:

- Native & Interstitial Ads: Displayed during normal app usage to support free access to core diagnostic features.

- Rewarded Ads: "Pro" features — specifically PDF Export and Theme Switching — are unlocked by watching a rewarded video ad.

- 48-Hour Theme Unlock: When you watch a rewarded ad to unlock themes, we store the timestamp of your last rewarded ad locally on your device (via UserDefaults) to grant 48-hour ad-free access to theme customization. This timestamp never leaves your device.

For more information on how Google handles your data, please see Google's Privacy & Terms.

⚖️ GDPR/CCPA Compliance

iChecker integrates the User Messaging Platform (UMP) to manage advertising consent in compliance with GDPR and CCPA regulations.

- Upon first launch (or as required by regulation), you will be presented with a consent dialog allowing you to choose between personalized and non-personalized advertising.

- Your consent preference is respected across all ad placements within the app.

- You may update your consent preferences at any time through the app's settings.

⚠️ Liability Disclaimer

iChecker is a diagnostic aid designed to help assess the current functional status of iPhone hardware components. The results provided by this app do not constitute a legal guarantee of device value, condition, or future hardware longevity.

- Users should not rely solely on iChecker results for purchasing decisions or warranty claims. For definitive hardware assessments, please consult an authorized Apple service provider.

✉️ Contact Support

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: jigskikani1@gmail.com