Effective Date: May 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how your information is handled when you use the "Clap & Whistle: Phone Finder" application.
1. Information Collection We prioritize your privacy. The application does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) or audio recordings to our servers.
2. Device Permissions
Microphone (Record Audio): Permission is strictly required to detect clapping or whistling sounds in your environment. The audio stream is processed locally and instantly on your device in real-time. No audio is ever recorded, saved, or shared with us or any third party.
Notifications: Permission may be required to keep the background service active and inform you that the app is listening for your sound triggers.
Flashlight/Camera: Permission may be required solely to flash the device's LED when your phone is found. We do not access or use your camera for capturing photos or videos.
3. Data Usage Any data processed within the application, such as your selected alarm ringtones, flashlight preferences, or microphone sensitivity settings, remains stored locally on your device. We do not have access to this information.
4. Third-Party Services We use Google AdMob to serve advertisements. AdMob may collect certain information (such as your device’s advertising ID) to show relevant ads. You can manage or opt-out of personalized advertising through your device's settings.
5. Data Security Since no personal data or audio is transmitted to or stored on our servers, your information is protected by the security measures of your own mobile device.
6. Children's Privacy The application does not target children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
7. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Effective Date".
8. Background Processing To function effectively, the app relies on a background service to continuously monitor for sound triggers even when the device is locked. This service strictly adheres to the local processing rules mentioned above and does not track your background activity.
9. Disclaimer The application is provided "as is". We do not guarantee the total effectiveness of the app in highly noisy environments, if the device microphone is obstructed, or if aggressive background battery restrictions are enforced by your device's operating system.
10. Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please feel free to contact us at: ArgoShiftApp@proton.me