Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Airborne Applications LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the TrueSearch application and website (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information you provide directly to us, including:

  • Account Information: Email address (if you create an account)
  • Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe; we do not store full card details
  • Search Queries: Names, locations, and other search criteria you enter
  • Communications: Messages you send to us for support

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we may automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and interactions
  • IP Address: General geographic location
  • Cookies: Session and preference cookies (see Section 7)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our Service
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
  • Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
  • Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
  • Personalize and improve the Service
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Search Query Data

🔒 Your Searches Are Private

We understand the sensitive nature of people searches. Your search queries are treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

  • Temporary Storage: Search queries are stored temporarily only as needed to provide results
  • No Permanent Logs: We do not maintain permanent logs of who you searched for
  • No Sharing: We never share, sell, or disclose your search history to third parties
  • Anonymized Analytics: We may use anonymized, aggregated data for improving the Service

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: Third parties that perform services on our behalf (e.g., Stripe for payments, Vercel for hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process
  • Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or others
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission

6. Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

  • Search Queries: Deleted within 24 hours after providing results
  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active; deleted upon request
  • Payment Records: Retained as required for tax and legal compliance (typically 7 years)
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized; no personal identifiers retained

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Service
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard protections
  • Limited access to personal information by employees
  • Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal information
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object: Object to certain processing of your information
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@airborneapps.com.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding access to your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is being collected
  • Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
  • Say no to the sale of personal information
  • Access your personal information
  • Request deletion of personal information
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

12. Third-Party Services

Our Service uses the following third-party services:

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data to the United States and process it there.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Airborne Applications LLC

Email: privacy@airborneapps.com