Effective Date: 2025−01−24
Last Updated: 2025−01−24
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Checkndo (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use the AlarmVoca mobile application (“Application” or “Service”). It also explains your privacy rights and the protections afforded to you by law.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue using the Application and Services immediately.
1. Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Capitalized terms in this Policy have specific meanings. Whether they appear in singular or plural form, they hold the same definition.
Definitions
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Company (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”): , the legal entity responsible for collecting and processing your Personal Data in connection with the Service.
Checkndo
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Application: The AlarmVoca software program provided by the Company for any electronic device.
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Service: The Application and all related products and services provided by the Company.
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User (referred to as “you”): The individual accessing or using the Service, or the legal entity on behalf of which the individual is accessing or using the Service.
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Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual. Definitions may vary based on local laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
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Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the Service (e.g., IP address, device information, logs).
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Account Data: Information collected during registration or sign-up procedures (e.g., email, name).
Other terms (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Do Not Track, etc.) are defined within the relevant sections of this Policy.
2. Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
2.1 Account Data
If you choose to create an account (Registered User), we may collect:
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Name (Full Name): This may be your real name or a nickname, depending on the sign-in method (Apple, Google, etc.).
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Email Address: Depending on your sign-in method, we may collect your real email address or a masked email address (Sign in with Apple, for example).
Note: Payment information or Usage Data are not included in Account Data by default.
2.2 Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, such as:
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Full Name (from your account)
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Email Address
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Address (state, province, ZIP/postal code, city)
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Advertising Identity (ADID): (GAID on Android or IDFA on iOS)
2.3 Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service. It may include information like your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on those pages, and diagnostic data.
When accessing the Service via a mobile device, we may collect additional details such as device type, OS version, unique device identifiers, or mobile network information.
2.4 Information Collected While Using the Application
With your prior permission, we may collect:
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Location data (to provide location-based features)
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Camera and photo library data (e.g., if the Service requires user-submitted images)
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Payment card details (e.g., brand name, last 4 digits, expiration date)
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Audio recordings (e.g., if the Service utilizes voice input/recognition or other features requiring recorded audio)
We use this information to provide and improve our Service. The information may be uploaded to the Company’s servers and/or a Service Provider’s server, or it may simply be stored on your device.
You can enable or disable access to this information at any time through your device settings.
3. Use of Your Personal Data
We use your Personal Data for purposes such as:
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Providing and maintaining our Service: Monitoring usage, ensuring performance.
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Contract performance: Fulfilling purchases or other agreements you make with us.
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Communications: Sending app notifications, emails, or SMS for updates, security alerts, or marketing (if you opt-in).
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Marketing and promotions: Delivering news, offers, or relevant event info.
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Customer support: Managing your requests, troubleshooting, and responding to inquiries.
We may share your personal information in specific situations, such as with Service Providers, for business transfers, with affiliates, or as required by law.
4. Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy. Retention periods may vary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our agreements. Usage Data is usually kept for a shorter period, unless needed for security or to improve the Service.
5. Transfer of Your Personal Data
Your information, including Personal Data, may be processed at the Company’s operating offices or other locations where the parties involved in processing are situated. Different data protection laws may apply. By submitting your information, you consent to such transfers. We take steps to ensure your Personal Data is treated securely and in accordance with this Policy.
6. Disclosure of Your Personal Data
6.1 Business Transactions
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before such a transfer occurs.
6.2 Law Enforcement
If required by law or valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court), we may disclose your Personal Data.
6.3 Other Legal Requirements
We may also disclose your Personal Data in good faith if necessary to:
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Comply with a legal obligation
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Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
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Prevent wrongdoing in connection with the Service
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Protect the personal safety of Users or the public
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Protect against legal liability
7. Security of Your Personal Data
We prioritize protecting your Personal Data but note that no transmission or storage method over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Personal Information Protection Officer
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Name: Min Kyu, Kang
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Department: Product Operations
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Position: CEO
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(If you have any privacy-related concerns or requests, you may contact the above individual.)
9. Detailed Information on the Processing of Your Personal Data
9.1 Analytics
We may use third-party analytics tools to monitor and analyze Service usage. Examples include:
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Google Analytics / Firebase / Airbridge / Braze
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You can opt out by adjusting your device settings or following the provider’s instructions.
9.2 Advertising
We may partner with advertising networks to support our Service, such as:
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AdMob by Google, InMobi, AppLovin, Facebook Audience Network, etc.
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You can often opt out of personalized ads via your device’s privacy settings or the providers’ opt-out pages.
9.3 Payments
If our Service offers paid products or in-app purchases, we use third-party payment processors (e.g., Apple Store In-App Payments, Google Play In-App Payments, Stripe). Your payment data is handled securely by these processors according to their Privacy Policies.
9.4 Behavioral Remarketing
We use remarketing services (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook) to advertise on third-party websites after you visited our Service. You can opt out of such ads in your account settings with the respective provider.
9.5 Usage, Performance, and Miscellaneous
We may use services like Zendesk to provide customer support or gather user feedback, which may involve storing certain user data on the service provider’s platform.
10. GDPR Privacy
10.1 Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data under GDPR
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Consent: You have given permission for one or more specific purposes.
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Performance of a contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill an agreement.
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Legal obligations: Required by applicable law.
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Legitimate interests: We or a third party have a valid interest in processing, provided it does not override your fundamental rights.
10.2 Your Rights under the GDPR
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Access, rectification, and deletion of your Personal Data
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Objection to processing or withdrawal of consent
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Data portability for data you provided
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Restriction of processing under certain conditions
10.3 Exercising of Your GDPR Data Protection Rights
You can exercise your rights by contacting us. We may request verification of your identity before responding. You also have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority in your EU member state.
11. CCPA Privacy
11.1 Your Rights under the CCPA (for California residents)
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Right to Notice: Learn what categories of Personal Data are collected and why.
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Right to Access / Request: Obtain information about data disclosed or sold in the last 12 months.
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Right to Say No (Opt-out): Decline the sale of Personal Data.
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Right to Delete: Request deletion of Personal Data collected.
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Right not to be Discriminated Against for exercising these rights.
11.2 Exercising Your CCPA Data Protection Rights
If you are a California resident, you can submit requests via email, phone, or a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” page. We will respond within 45 days (extendable by another 45 days with notice if necessary).
11.3 Do Not Sell My Personal Information
We do not sell personal information, but third-party ad partners may engage in “sales” of data under the CCPA’s broad definition. You can opt out through device settings.
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For Android devices:
“Opt out of interest-based ads” or “Opt out of ad personalization”
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For iOS devices:
“Limit Ad Tracking”
12. Mobile Devices
12.1 "Do Not Track" Policy
Our Service currently does not respond to DNT signals. You may set your web browser or device to refuse cookies or indicate a “Do Not Track” preference; however, we do not guarantee compatibility with all DNT requests.
12.2 Your California Privacy Rights (Shine the Light)
Under California law, residents can request information regarding the disclosure of personal data to third parties for direct marketing. If you are a California resident and wish to make such a request, contact us using the details below.
13. Links to Other Websites
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites not operated by us. If you click a third-party link, you will be directed to that site. We strongly recommend reviewing their Privacy Policy. We assume no responsibility for their content, policies, or practices.
14. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. We will notify you by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy, and—if the changes are significant—through an email or prominent notice in the Service. Changes become effective on the Effective Date indicated.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:
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Email: contact@keysams.com
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Phone: +821062229409
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Address: 43, Nambusunhwan-ro 246-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea