Bluetooth Explorer · AI Debugger Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-02-19

Important Notes

This document explains Bluetooth Explorer’s AI/algorithm-related features, input data, processing approach, and on-device storage practices, aiming to meet Apple’s requirements on transparency and user control.

Core principle: data used for debugging, AI diagnosis, device finding (Bluetooth signals, connection logs, location, and UWB when applicable) is processed on-device. We do not upload this data to our servers for analytics or training, and we do not track users across apps or websites.

This document covers debugging, diagnosis, and device-finding related data and processing only.

1. App Scope

Bluetooth Explorer is a professional Bluetooth (BLE) debugging tool and device finder. It discovers nearby Bluetooth devices, provides detailed service/characteristic information, offers AI-powered connection diagnosis and protocol identification, and assists users in locating devices using RSSI and UWB (NearbyInteraction).

2. AI / Algorithmic Features

Capability	Purpose	Generates Content	Cloud Processing
AI Intelligent Diagnosis	Analyzes connection failures, timeouts, and permission errors to provide repair suggestions	Yes (diagnostic report)	No (on-device)
Protocol Automatic Identification	Infers device protocol (e.g., Nordic UART, Apple Accessory) based on advertisement data and service UUIDs	Yes (protocol hint)	No (on-device)
Distance estimation (RSSI → approximate meters)	Converts Bluetooth RSSI into an approximate distance and smooths short-term jitter	No	No (on-device)
Navigation locating (UWB or Bluetooth fallback)	Outputs distance/direction and derived coordinates for map display and guidance	No	No (on-device)

3. Data Inputs Used by AI / Algorithms

3.1 Bluetooth & Connection Logs

Peripheral identifier: system-provided peripheral identifier (CBPeripheral.identifier) used for on-device deduplication, pinning, and logging.
Advertisement data: e.g., LocalName, Service UUIDs, Manufacturer Data (used for protocol identification).
Connection States & Errors: connection timeouts, error codes, and service discovery results (used for AI diagnosis).
RSSI (dBm): used for distance estimation and signal strength UI.

3.2 Location & Sensors (for map/navigation)

Current location: used to display the user on the map and to estimate distance to the last seen location.
Heading: used for bearing/direction estimation.

3.3 UWB (only when supported and the user enters the related navigation flow)

NearbyInteraction outputs: distance and direction vector (e.g., NINearbyObject.distance / NINearbyObject.direction).
Discovery token: NIDiscoveryToken to establish a NearbyInteraction session.

4. Processing (On-Device vs. Server)

All AI diagnostics, protocol identification, and location estimations are performed locally on the device.
We do not upload debugging data (Bluetooth scan results, connection logs, location, or UWB data) to our servers for analytics or training.
The app does not use third-party AI/LLM APIs to process the above data.

5. On-Device Storage & Retention (AI Debugger related)

5.1 Debugging & Logs

Session Logs: TX/RX data and connection events stored locally for user review and export.
Custom Packets: User-defined command packets stored locally for reuse.

5.2 Pinned devices & History

Device identifier, name snapshot, inferred protocol/type, pinned timestamp.
Last seen timestamp and location (latitude/longitude) for offline tracking.

Retention: stored in the app’s local database (app sandbox) until the user deletes logs, unpins devices, clears app data, or uninstalls the app.

6. Third Parties & Sharing

We do not share debugging or device-finding data (Bluetooth signals, logs, location, UWB data) with third parties for advertising or cross-service tracking.

If subscriptions/in-app purchases are enabled, transactions are handled by Apple. We may read purchase status on-device to unlock Pro features.

7. User Controls & Transparency

Permissions: users can disable Location/Bluetooth permissions in iOS Settings; related features will be limited or unavailable.
Data Management: users can manually clear logs and delete saved packets or pinned devices within the app.
Accuracy notice: AI diagnosis and distance estimates are based on heuristics and signal physics; results may vary based on environment and device hardware.