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Privacy Policy

How Sound Level Meter protects your privacy and handles your acoustic measurement data

2025/01/12

Introduction

Welcome to Sound Level Meter's Privacy Policy. This document explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our online sound measurement and acoustic analysis services.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, and authentication details when you create an account
  • Audio Processing Data: Sound level measurements and acoustic data processed locally in your browser (never transmitted to our servers)
  • Usage Data: Information about your use of our sound measurement services, including frequency and volume
  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, and operating system for security and analytics

How We Handle Your Audio Data

Important: Sound Level Meter is designed with privacy in mind:

  • Local Processing: All audio processing happens locally in your browser using Web Audio API
  • No Audio Transmission: Your microphone audio is never transmitted to our servers
  • No Storage: We do not store, log, or retain any audio content or sound measurements
  • Real-time Only: Sound level measurements are processed in real-time and immediately discarded
  • No Human Access: Your audio data is never accessed by our staff or third parties

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for:

  • Providing sound level measurement services
  • Managing your account and subscription
  • Processing payments and billing
  • Providing customer support
  • Improving our acoustic measurement algorithms
  • Detecting and preventing abuse or fraud
  • Complying with legal obligations

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • Local audio processing with no server transmission
  • Secure data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication systems
  • No storage of audio content or sound measurements

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services for:

  • Payment Processing: Stripe for secure payment handling
  • Authentication: Secure login and account management
  • Analytics: Anonymized usage statistics (no audio content)
  • Email Services: Account notifications and support communications

These services never have access to your audio data or sound measurements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your account information
  • Update or correct your personal data
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your account information
  • Opt-out of marketing communications

Data Retention

  • Audio Content: Never stored - processed locally in your browser only
  • Sound Measurements: Not retained - processed in real-time only
  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Usage Statistics: Anonymized data retained for service improvement
  • Billing Records: Retained as required by law

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through our service.

Contact Us

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

Last updated: January 12, 2025