Privacy Policy – Decibel Check

This Privacy Policy describes how Decibel Check (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you use our mobile application Decibel Check (the “App”).

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the App.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at: Paulnistor1990@outlook.com

1. Data Controller / Contact

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, the data controller of your personal data is:

Decibel Check

Email: Paulnistor1990@outlook.com

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you use the App, we may collect the following categories of information.

2.1 Information You Provide

Account or subscription information (via Apple):
The App itself does not create a separate Decibel Check user account. However, when you purchase a subscription through the Apple App Store, Apple may share with us limited information related to your purchase (such as an anonymous identifier, product ID, and subscription status) to enable us to provide subscription features. We do notreceive your full payment details (such as full credit card number) from Apple.
Support communications:
If you contact us by email or otherwise, we may collect your email address, your name (if provided), and the contents of your message.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, where enabled and where permitted by law:

Device and usage information:
Device model, operating system version
App version
Language and region settings
Anonymous identifiers for analytics (e.g., IDFA/IDFV or similar, depending on your settings)
Log data (e.g., timestamps, in-app actions, error logs, crashes)
Approximate location (if applicable):
We may collect approximate location derived from your device or network, if needed for analytics or to provide region-specific functionality. We do not collect precise GPS location unless specifically stated and required for a feature and you grant permission.
Audio / microphone data (for decibel measurement):
To provide noise or decibel measurement functionality, the App may access the microphone input of your device.
Audio is generally processed on your device for measurement purposes.
We do not record or store your audio recordings on our servers unless explicitly stated and consented to in the App.
We do not use microphone data to identify you or to profile you.

You can disable microphone access at any time via your device settings. However, certain features of the App may not function without microphone access.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

App Store / Apple:
We receive purchase and subscription status information from Apple (e.g., whether you have an active subscription, billing country, subscription expiration date). This is used to provide and manage your premium features.
Analytics / crash reporting providers (if used):
We may use third-party services (such as Apple’s own analytics or other providers) to help us understand usage and improve the App. These providers may collect anonymized or pseudonymized data such as device identifiers, app interactions, and crash logs, in accordance with their own privacy policies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and operate the App
Measure and analyze sound levels (decibels) on your device
Manage in-app subscriptions and access to premium features
Operate app core functionality
To maintain and improve the App
Monitor app performance and usage
Fix bugs and improve stability
Develop new features and enhancements
To communicate with you
Respond to your inquiries and support requests
Send you important operational notices (such as changes to this Policy or Terms of Use)
To ensure security and prevent abuse
Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, or technical issues
Enforce our Terms of Use
To comply with legal obligations
Meet legal, regulatory, tax, and accounting requirements
Respond to lawful requests from public authorities

We will only process your personal data when we have a valid legal basis (for example, performance of a contract, legitimate interests, your consent, or compliance with a legal obligation, depending on your jurisdiction).

4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:

Performance of a contract:
To provide the App and subscription services you request.
Legitimate interests:
To maintain and improve the App, prevent abuse, and secure our services, provided that such interests are not overridden by your rights.
Consent:
For certain analytics, marketing, or access to device permissions (such as microphone, if required by local law), we may rely on your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
Legal obligations:
To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
Analytics and crash reporting
Cloud storage and infrastructure
Customer support tools
These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services for us and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Apple (App Store)
Purchases and subscriptions are handled via Apple. When you subscribe, Apple may share limited data (e.g., subscription status and product identifiers) so we can manage your access to premium features.
Legal Requirements & Protection
We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to:
Comply with a legal obligation or request
Protect and defend our rights or property
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the App
Protect the personal safety of users or the public
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will take reasonable steps to require that the recipient honors this Privacy Policy.

6. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than the country in which you reside, including countries that may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required by law (for example, in the EEA/UK), we will implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect your personal data when it is transferred internationally.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

Providing the App and subscriptions
Complying with legal, accounting, or reporting obligations
Resolving disputes and enforcing our agreements

When we no longer need your data, we will delete or anonymize it, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Refund-Related Data Sharing

We may share limited anonymized information with Apple when a user requests a refund for an in-app purchase. This includes (but is not limited to) time since installation, usage duration, an anonymous account identifier, purchase consumption details, and transaction amounts, solely for the purpose of processing and verifying refund requests. No personally identifiable information is shared.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have some or all of the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
Restriction: Request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
Objection: Object to certain processing, including processing based on legitimate interests.
Portability: Request a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable copy of certain data and have it transmitted to another controller.
Withdraw consent: If processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: Paulnistor1990@outlook.com

We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority in your country or region.

9. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.

If you believe that a child under this age has provided personal data to us, please contact us at Paulnistor1990@outlook.com, and we will take steps to delete such information as required by law.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will take reasonable steps to notify you (for example, by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this Policy or providing an in-app notice).

Your continued use of the App after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised Policy.

13. Contact Us

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

Email: Paulnistor1990@outlook.com