easy-sound-privacy

Privacy Policy for Easy Sound Meter

Last Updated: February 28, 2025

Introduction

Easy Sound Meter (“we”, “our”, or “the app”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our sound level measurement application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Optional Cloud Sync Data:

• Sound level measurements (decibel readings, timestamps)
• Calibration presets and settings
• Threshold alert configurations
• Measurement history and statistics

This data is only collected if you choose to enable cloud synchronization features.

Automatically Collected Information

Device Information:

• Microphone access (required for sound measurement)
• Device model and iOS version (for app optimization)
• App version and crash reports (for bug fixes)

Local Storage:

• App preferences and settings
• Calibration data
• Measurement history (stored locally on your device)

Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Contacts or photos
• Browsing history or app usage outside Easy Sound Meter
• Any data from other apps on your device

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for:

1. Core Functionality:
   • Measuring and displaying sound levels in real-time
   • Storing measurement history locally on your device
   • Applying calibration settings for accurate readings
2. Optional Cloud Features:
   • Synchronizing your measurements across devices (if enabled)
   • Providing web dashboard access to your data (if enabled)
   • Backing up your measurement history (if enabled)
3. App Improvement:
   • Analyzing crash reports to fix bugs
   • Understanding app performance to optimize user experience

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• All measurements are stored locally on your device by default
• Data remains on your device unless you enable cloud sync
• You can delete local data at any time by uninstalling the app

Cloud Storage (Optional)

• Cloud sync uses Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
• Data is encrypted in transit using industry-standard SSL/TLS
• Data is stored in secure Google data centers
• You can disable cloud sync at any time
• You control your data and can delete it from our servers

Security Measures

• Anonymous user authentication (no personal information required)
• Secure HTTPS connections for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and patches
• No third-party access to your measurement data

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your data with third parties.

We may only disclose information in the following circumstances:

1. With Your Consent: When you explicitly choose to share measurement data
2. Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
3. Service Providers: Firebase/Google Cloud for cloud storage (only if you enable sync)

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)

• Used for optional cloud synchronization
• Subject to Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Data stored in accordance with GDPR and other privacy regulations

Yandex Mobile Ads

• Used to display advertisements in the app
• Ads are shown after the 3rd app launch
• Subject to Yandex Advertising Network Privacy Policy
• No personal data is shared with advertisers
• You can learn more at: https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all your measurements in the app
• Export Your Data: Export measurement history at any time
• Delete Your Data: Clear history or uninstall the app
• Disable Cloud Sync: Turn off synchronization in settings

Microphone Permission

• Required for core sound measurement functionality
• You can revoke permission in iOS Settings at any time
• App will not function without microphone access

Advertising

• Ads are displayed after 3 app launches
• No personal data is used for ad targeting
• Ads are contextual based on app category only

Children’s Privacy

Easy Sound Meter does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. The app is designed for general audiences and does not target children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

If you use cloud sync, your data may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice in the app (for material changes)

Your continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Retention

• Local Data: Retained until you delete it or uninstall the app
• Cloud Data: Retained while you use cloud sync; deleted when you disable sync or delete your account
• Crash Reports: Retained for 90 days for debugging purposes

Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Rectify inaccurate data
• Request erasure of your data
• Object to data processing
• Data portability

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

Email: neo321654@rambler.ru Website: https://first-6ee9c.web.app

Consent

By using Easy Sound Meter, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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Summary

What We Collect:

• Sound measurements (only if you enable cloud sync)
• App settings and preferences (stored locally)
• Microphone access (required for functionality)

What We DON’T Collect:

• Personal identification information
• Location data
• Contacts or photos
• Data from other apps

Your Control:

• All data stored locally by default
• Cloud sync is optional
• You can delete your data anytime
• No personal information required

Our Commitment:

• We never sell your data
• We use industry-standard security
• We respect your privacy
• We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws

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This privacy policy is effective as of February 28, 2025 and applies to all users of Easy Sound Meter.