dbGuard Noise Meter Privacy Policy

# dbGuard Noise Meter Privacy Policy Last updated: July 5, 2026 dbGuard Noise Meter is published by Quazmoz / Quinn Favo. ## Summary A standalone Wear OS noise meter that uses microphone input only for local decibel estimation and does not record, store, or transmit raw audio. The app is designed to minimize data collection. Unless a feature explicitly uses a platform service listed below, app content is stored locally on your device and is not sent to a developer-operated backend. ## Data stored locally The app may store the following data locally on your device: - decibel readings or recent exposure history where enabled - threshold settings - haptic/visual alert preferences - app preferences - complication or quick-launch state where available This data is used only to operate the app features you choose to use. ## Permissions The current app code may use the following permissions or permission-backed capabilities: - RECORD_AUDIO or microphone access for local decibel estimation - POST_NOTIFICATIONS where noise alerts are enabled on supported versions - VIBRATE for haptic cues ## Platform services The app may rely on these platform or user-selected services: - Google Play app distribution and updates - Wear OS complication support where available These providers may process limited technical or transaction data according to their own policies. ## Data collection and sharing The developer does not sell personal information and does not share personal information with advertisers. The current app code does not include a developer-operated account system, advertising SDK, or analytics SDK unless specifically stated in this policy. ## What the app does not use The following are not described by the current app code: - account system - developer backend - cloud sync - ads - analytics SDK - location - camera - contacts - calendar - files/photos - health/body sensors - advertising ID ## Data deletion You can delete local app data by clearing app storage in Android or Wear OS settings or by uninstalling the app. If the app includes an in-app reset, clear-history, delete-data, or export feature, that feature applies only to local app data unless explicitly stated otherwise. ## Safety note dbGuard is informational only. It is not a certified hearing protection device, medical device, or workplace safety instrument. ## Contact For privacy questions or support, contact Quazmoz@vivaldi.net.