Privacy Policy for Clap Phone

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE] Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

This Privacy Policy describes how Clap Phone ("the App," "we," "us," or "our") handles information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Microphone Data

Clap Phone uses your device's microphone to detect clapping sounds and trigger an alarm or notification. This audio is processed entirely on your device, in real time, in order to detect clap patterns. We do not record, store, save, upload, or transmit any audio data to us or to any third party. Audio is analyzed momentarily and discarded immediately after processing.

1.2 Locally Stored Settings

The App stores certain preferences directly on your device (not on our servers), including:

• Whether clap detection is turned on

• Your chosen sensitivity level

• Your selected alarm sound

• Flashlight/strobe alert preference

This information stays on your device and is not transmitted to us.

1.3 Device Permissions

The App requests the following permissions to function:

• Microphone — to detect claps, as described above

• Notifications — to alert you when a clap is detected

• Background/Foreground Service — to allow clap detection to continue running when the App is not actively open

• Flashlight/Camera (torch control only) — to strobe the flashlight as an alert option, if enabled

• Audio file access — only if you choose to select a custom alarm sound from your device's audio library

• Battery optimization exemption — to allow the App to continue listening reliably in the background

We do not access your camera for image or video capture, your contacts, your location, or any files unrelated to the features above.

1.4 Advertising Data

Clap Phone displays advertisements through third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google AdMob). These advertising partners may collect and process certain information automatically, such as:

• Device identifiers (e.g., advertising ID)

• General device information (device type, operating system)

• Approximate location (derived from IP address)

• Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks)

This data collection is governed by the privacy policies of our advertising partners, not by us directly. We encourage you to review:

• Google AdMob Privacy & Terms

You may be able to limit ad personalization through your device's settings (e.g., "Opt out of Ads Personalization" in your Android settings).

2. How We Use Information

We use the limited information described above solely to:

• Provide clap detection functionality

• Remember your app preferences between sessions

• Display advertisements to support the App's continued availability

• Improve app stability and performance

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Sharing

We do not share audio data with anyone, because it is never collected or stored in the first place. We may share limited technical/advertising data with our advertising partners as described in Section 1.4, solely for the purpose of displaying ads.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Your app preferences are stored locally on your device using standard secure storage mechanisms provided by the Android operating system.

• We do not maintain user accounts, servers, or databases containing your personal information.

• If you uninstall the App, all locally stored preferences are removed from your device.

5. Children's Privacy

Clap Phone is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can address it.

6. Your Choices

• You can disable microphone access at any time through your device's app permission settings, which will prevent clap detection from functioning.

• You can disable notifications through your device settings.

• You can limit ad tracking through your device's advertising settings.

• You can uninstall the App at any time, which removes all locally stored data associated with it.

7. Third-Party Services

The App may use the following third-party services, each with its own privacy policy:

• Google AdMob (advertising) — https://policies.google.com/privacy

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by an updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: niravsee30@gmail.com

This policy applies only to the Clap Phone application and does not cover third-party websites or services linked from within the App.