Privacy Policy for NoisePollution

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Thank you for using NoisePollution! This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

When you use the NoisePollution app, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your user ID.
• Audio Recordings: We collect the audio recordings you make with the app.
• Noise Measurement Data: We collect the noise measurement data, including Leq, Lmax, and other metrics.
• Location Information: If you grant us permission, we collect your device's location (latitude and longitude). You can control this in the app's privacy settings.
• Device and Usage Information: We collect information about your device, including the model, operating system, IP address, and app usage data. This is to help us improve the app and debug technical issues.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the NoisePollution app.
• Analyze noise trends and contribute to a global map of noise pollution (if you have consented to share your data).
• Personalize your experience.
• Communicate with you.
• For research purposes to better understand noise pollution.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with third-party service providers that help us operate our app, such as our backend service provider, Supabase. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Your Choices

You have choices about how your information is collected and used. You can:

• Choose whether to share your location and device context in the app's privacy settings.
• Revoke location permissions for the app in your device's settings.
• Delete your recordings from the app.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you with the service.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].