Effective Date: January 2026
ShowSearch (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you use the ShowSearch mobile application (“App”).
Information We Collect
With your permission, the App may collect approximate or precise location information to:
- Display nearby plants, manufacturers, or facilities
- Calculate distances and show map results
Location data is used only while the App is in use and is not stored permanently, shared for advertising, or sold.
Usage and Diagnostic Data
The App may collect limited, non-identifying information such as:
- App interactions
- Error logs
- Performance and crash diagnostics
This information is used solely to improve app reliability and performance.
Contacts
If you choose to use the “Add to Contacts” feature, ShowSearch will request permission to access your device’s Contacts in order to create a single contact entry on your device. ShowSearch does not read, upload, store, or share your existing contacts or address book.
Information We Do Not Collect
- No account registration or login is required
- No names, email addresses, or passwords are collected
- No payment or financial information is collected
- No contact lists or personal files are accessed
- ShowSearch does not collect or transmit your address book or contact lists.
How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide location-based search results
- Display maps and directions
- Improve app stability and usability
- Troubleshoot errors
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
Data Sharing
Limited data may be shared only with:
- Mapping and geolocation service providers (for map display and distance calculations)
- Infrastructure providers necessary to operate the App
All service providers are required to protect user data and use it only for the services they provide.
Data Retention
- Location data is used temporarily and not retained after use
- Diagnostic data is retained only as long as needed for troubleshooting and improvements
Your Choices
- You can enable or disable location access at any time through your device settings
- You may continue to use the App with reduced functionality if location access is disabled
- You may stop using the App at any time
Security
We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect information. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: support@showsearch.net
Website: https://showsearch.net