ClearCheck — Check Before You Buy

Effective: 29 March 2026 Jurisdiction: Global Law: Data Protection Act, 2022

Plain-language summary: ClearCheck collects your name and phone number only when you report a stolen device. Your personal details are never shown publicly. Only authorised administrators can see full report information. You can withdraw your consent and request deletion of your data at any time.

Contents

1. Who we are 2. What data we collect 3. Why we collect it & legal basis 4. How we use your data 5. Who we share data with 6. How long we keep data 7. Your rights 8. Security 9. Cookies & logs 10. Changes to this policy 11. Contact

1. Who we are

ClearCheck ("ClearCheck", "we", "us") is a civic-technology platform accessible at clearcheck.tech. ClearCheck operates as an independent stolen device registry for device verification and stolen device reporting. We are the data controller for all personal information collected through this platform.

Contact: support@clearcheck.tech

2. What data we collect

When you report a stolen device:

Full name
Phone number (used for OTP verification)
IP address at time of submission
Device details (type, make, model, IMEI, serial number)
Theft details (date, location, method, description)

When you search the registry:

The IMEI or serial number you search
Whether a result was found
Your IP address at time of search

We do not collect: email addresses from public users, payment information, or any data from minors.

3. Why we collect it & legal basis

Under the applicable data protection legislation, our legal bases are:

Consent — You provide explicit consent via the checkbox on the report form before any personal data is collected. Consent is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time.
Legitimate interests — Search logs are collected to detect abuse and maintain service integrity.

We do not use your data for marketing, profiling, or any commercial purpose.

4. How we use your data

To verify your identity via OTP SMS before accepting a report
To create and manage your stolen device report
To notify authorised administrators of new reports
To allow you to track the status of your own report
To enable law enforcement to investigate theft cases
To detect and prevent abuse of the search function
To generate anonymised statistics shown publicly on the homepage

Public search results show only device details and theft location — never your personal information.

6. How long we keep data

Report data — Retained for 5 years from submission, or until you request deletion.
OTP sessions — Deleted automatically after 10 minutes.
Search logs — Retained for 12 months, then deleted.

7. Your rights

Under the applicable data protection legislation:

Right to access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Right to rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure — Request deletion of your data.
Right to withdraw consent — Withdraw consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint — With the the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.

8. Security

HTTPS encryption for all data in transit (TLS 1.2 / 1.3)
Phone number verification via OTP before any report is accepted
Database access restricted to localhost
Role-based access control
Passwords stored using bcrypt hashing — never in plain text

9. Cookies & logs

ClearCheck does not use tracking cookies or third-party analytics. Browser storage used:

Authentication token — JWT stored in local storage to keep you logged in for up to 30 days.
Language preference — Your chosen language stored in local storage.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by a new effective date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For any questions, requests or complaints relating to this Privacy Policy:

ClearCheck — Data Controller

Email: support@clearcheck.tech
Platform: clearcheck.tech
Regulatory authority: the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction

Effective: 29 March 2026 Jurisdiction: Global Version 1.10

Plain-language summary: ClearCheck is a free public service. Use it honestly — only report devices that are genuinely stolen and that you own. Do not abuse the search function or submit false reports. The platform is provided as-is; we are not liable for losses arising from its use.

Contents

1. The service 2. Eligibility 3. Accounts & verification 4. Reporting stolen devices 5. Searching the registry 6. Prohibited conduct 7. Accuracy disclaimer 8. Limitation of liability 9. Suspension & termination 10. Governing law 11. Changes to these terms 12. Contact

1. The service

ClearCheck is a free, publicly accessible stolen device registry for device verification and stolen device reporting. By accessing or using clearcheck.tech, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.

2. Eligibility

You must be a resident of the Global or have a legitimate interest in devices located in Eswatini.
You must be 18 years of age or older to submit a report.
You must have a valid Eswatini phone number capable of receiving SMS messages.
By submitting a report, you confirm you are the lawful owner of the device.

3. Accounts & verification

ClearCheck uses phone-number-based identity verification. You will receive an OTP via SMS to verify your number. Your account is tied to your phone number and you are responsible for keeping it secure.

4. Reporting stolen devices

When submitting a report, you confirm that the device is genuinely stolen, you are the lawful owner, and all information provided is accurate. You will update the report if the device is recovered.

Submitting a false report may constitute a criminal offence under Eswatini law and may result in account suspension and referral to law enforcement.

5. Searching the registry

A "not found" result does not guarantee a device is not stolen — it means no report has been filed in this registry.
A "stolen" result is a serious warning. Do not purchase the device.
You will not use the search function to harvest data or scrape the registry.

6. Prohibited conduct

Submit false or fraudulent reports
Impersonate another person or use someone else's identity
Use automated tools or bots to interact with the platform
Attempt to compromise the platform's security
Use the platform to facilitate any criminal activity
Reproduce registry data for commercial purposes without written consent

7. Accuracy disclaimer

ClearCheck is a registry of self-reported information. We do not independently verify every report. Any decision made based on a search result is made at your own risk. ClearCheck is not a substitute for official police records.

8. Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Eswatini law, ClearCheck shall not be liable for any loss arising from reliance on search results, service interruptions, or unauthorised access where reasonable security precautions have been taken. The platform is provided "as is".

9. Suspension & termination

We reserve the right to suspend access without notice for users who submit false reports, abuse the search function, or violate these terms. Suspended accounts may be referred to law enforcement where criminal conduct is suspected.

10. Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the Global. Disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Eswatini.

11. Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms at any time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

12. Contact

Questions about these terms:

ClearCheck — Legal

Email: support@clearcheck.tech
Platform: clearcheck.tech
ClearCheck — Global Device Registry