Last updated: March 2026
BLEA collects only the minimum data necessary to operate. When the app detects a matching BLE signal, it reports: the matched signal identifier, GPS coordinates at the time of detection, signal strength (RSSI), and a non-identifiable app installation ID.
We do not collect personal identifying information during normal app use. If you choose to register for reward eligibility, we collect your name and phone number. This data is shared only with verified law enforcement and the reward-posting family for the sole purpose of facilitating rewards. You can remove your registration and permanently delete this data at any time from the app.
Detection data is transmitted securely to our servers and made available only to authorized law enforcement personnel investigating the relevant missing persons case. Detection data is retained only as long as the associated case remains active and is deleted when the case is closed.
We never sell, rent, or share data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party for commercial purposes.
BLEA requests "Always On" location permission so it can report detection coordinates when your phone is in your pocket and the app is in the background. Location data is only captured at the moment a matching signal is detected -- we do not track or store your continuous location.
BLEA scans for Bluetooth Low Energy signals. It does not connect to, read data from, or interact with any detected devices. It only checks whether a detected signal's identifier matches a registered missing persons case.
All data is transmitted using HTTPS encryption. All data stored on our servers, including detection reports, case data, and registration records, is encrypted at rest. Access is restricted to authorized law enforcement personnel and the BLEA operator only.
If you registered for reward eligibility, you can remove your registration at any time from the app home screen. This permanently deletes your name and phone number from our servers. If you wish to stop contributing to the detection network entirely, simply delete the app.
BLEA is intended for users aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under the age of 18. If we become aware that a user is under 18, we will delete any associated data.
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