1. Introduction
Welcome to Sound Meter Pro. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your data.
2. Microphone Usage
2.1 Purpose of Use
Your device's microphone is used exclusively for:
- Sound level measurement - analyzing sound wave amplitude in real-time
- Decibel calculation - converting sound data into noise level readings
- Display results - visual representation of measurements on screen
2.2 What We DO NOT Do
- We do not record conversations or sounds
- We do not save audio files on the device
- We do not transmit sound data to servers
- We do not analyze sound content or speech
- We do not use data to create user profiles
2.3 Local Processing
All sound measurements occur locally on your device. Microphone data is processed in real-time and is not stored after measurement completion.
3. Data Collection
3.1 Data We Collect
- Technical data: operating system version, device model (for app optimization)
- Usage data: app launch frequency, usage time (for functionality improvement)
- App settings: selected interface language, user preferences
3.2 Data We DO NOT Collect
- Audio recordings or sound content
- Personally identifiable information
- Location data
- Contacts or other personal information
4. Data Usage
The limited data we collect is used only for:
- Ensuring proper app functionality
- Improving user experience
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
- Analyzing general usage trends (in anonymized form)
5. App Permissions
5.1 Microphone Permission
Justification: Microphone permission is necessary for the app's core functionality - sound level measurement.
Control: You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings, however this will make it impossible to use the app for its intended purpose.
6. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect any collected data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
6.1 Data Storage
- App settings are stored locally on your device
- Analytics data (if collected) is stored in anonymized form
- We do not create backups of your data on external servers
7. Third Parties
We do not share, sell, or provide access to your data to third parties, except as required by law.
8. User Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what data we collect
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Receive a copy of your data
9. Policy Changes
We may periodically update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes through app updates or other appropriate means.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@soundmeterpro.com
- Support: support@soundmeterpro.com
By using Sound Meter Pro, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.