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SoundMeter-Android	Measure ambient sound levels with precision and ease. SoundMeter for Android provides instant decibel readings with a clean, intuitive interface perfect for environmental monitoring, noise assessment, and audio analysis. SoundMeter for Android is free and ad free. Privacy Policy	Google Play Store

Privacy Policy for SoundMeter

Effective Date: September 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Introduction

Samavaay Digital Private Limited ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how our SoundMeter mobile application ("App") collects, uses, and protects your information.

Information We Collect

Audio Data

What we collect: The App accesses your device's microphone to measure sound levels in real-time
How we collect it: Through the RECORD_AUDIO permission when you use the sound measurement feature
What we do with it: Audio data is processed locally on your device to calculate decibel levels for display

Important: We Do NOT Store Audio

No recording: We do not record, save, or store any audio content
No transmission: Audio data never leaves your device - only anonymous analytics are transmitted
Real-time only: Audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded

Analytics Data (Optional)

Firebase Analytics: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the app
Data collected: App launches, feature usage, crash reports
No personal identification: This data cannot be used to identify you personally

Data We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect personal information (name, email, phone number)
We do not record conversations or audio content
We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal files
We do not track your location

How We Use Information

Sound Measurement

Purpose: To provide real-time decibel level measurements
Processing: All audio processing happens locally on your device
Display: Decibel readings are shown in the app's graphical interface

App Improvement

Analytics: Anonymous usage data helps us understand how users interact with the app
Bug fixes: Crash reports help us identify and fix technical issues
Feature development: Usage patterns inform future app improvements

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

Temporary data: Sound measurement data is stored temporarily in device memory
No persistent storage: Data is cleared when you close the app
No cloud storage: No data is transmitted to external servers (except anonymous analytics)

Security Measures

Permission-based access: Microphone access requires explicit user permission
Local processing: All sensitive operations happen on your device
Secure coding practices: App follows Android security best practices

Data Sharing

We Do Not Share Personal Data

No third parties: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information
No advertising networks: We do not use advertising or tracking services
No data brokers: We do not provide data to analytics companies beyond Firebase

Anonymous Analytics Only

Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics may be shared with Google/Firebase
Aggregated data: Only aggregated, non-personal data is shared
Opt-out available: You can disable analytics in your device settings

Your Rights and Choices

Permission Control

Microphone permission: You can revoke microphone access in device settings
App functionality: Revoking permission will disable sound measurement features
No penalty: You can still view the app interface without microphone permission

Data Control

No data to delete: Since we don't store personal data, there's nothing to delete
Analytics opt-out: Disable analytics through your device's privacy settings
Uninstall: Removing the app deletes all local data

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

General audience: This app is suitable for all ages
No personal data collection: We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone
Parental guidance: Parents should supervise young children's app usage

COPPA Compliance

No personal information: We comply with COPPA by not collecting personal information
Audio processing: Local audio processing does not constitute data collection under COPPA

Changes to This Policy

Updates

Notification: We will update this policy if our practices change
Version control: Updated policies will include new effective dates
Continued use: Using the app after policy updates constitutes acceptance

Material Changes

Significant changes: Major policy changes will be prominently disclosed
User choice: You can stop using the app if you disagree with changes

Legal Compliance

Jurisdictions

Global use: This app is designed for use worldwide
Local laws: Users must comply with local recording and privacy laws
Responsible use: Users should respect others' privacy when using the app

Contact Information

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Website: https://labs.samavaay.com
Email: contact@samavaay.com
Developer: Samavaay Labs

Response Time

Inquiries: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days
Technical support: For app issues, contact us through the website

Technical Details

Permissions Explained

RECORD_AUDIO: Required for microphone access to measure sound levels
INTERNET: Used only for Firebase Analytics (if enabled)
No other permissions: The app requests minimal permissions

Data Processing

Real-time processing: Audio is analyzed in real-time without storage
Local computation: All decibel calculations happen on your device
Memory management: Temporary data is automatically cleared

This Privacy Policy is effective as of September 1, 2025.

By using the SoundMeter app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.