Decibel Sense - Sound Meter is a sound level meter app that runs entirely on your device. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the app accesses and how it is handled.
✓ No accounts ✓ No tracking ✓ No data leaves your device
The app requires microphone access to measure ambient sound levels. Audio from your microphone is processed in real-time on your device to calculate decibel readings.
Audio data is never recorded to files, transmitted to any server, or shared with any third party. The raw audio stream is discarded immediately after each reading is computed.
Noise log sessions (timestamps, dB readings, session names) are stored locally on your device using the device's secure storage. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share or export it through the app's share feature.
Calibration settings, theme preferences, and meter style choices are also stored locally on your device.
Decibel Sense does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data. There are no user accounts, no analytics services, no usage tracking, and no first-party data collection.
The app displays advertisements provided by Google AdMob to keep the app free for everyone. AdMob may collect and use limited information for ad personalization and measurement purposes.
For more information about how Google handles data in AdMob, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the AdMob data disclosure.
You can manage personalized ad preferences in your device's system settings (Settings → Google → Ads on Android, or Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising on iOS).
When you use the Share feature, you choose what to share and with whom through your device's standard sharing interface. Decibel Sense does not control or track what happens after you share content.
⚠ Sound level readings are approximate. Smartphone microphones are not calibrated scientific instruments. Readings should not be relied upon for legal, medical, or regulatory compliance purposes. Use the in-app calibration tool for improved accuracy, and use a professional Type 2 sound level meter for any legally binding measurements.
Decibel Sense does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. Since no first-party data is collected from any user, this protection extends to all age groups. Advertising shown through AdMob may be subject to its own family-friendly policies.
The only third-party service integrated into Decibel Sense is Google AdMob, used to serve advertisements. No other analytics, tracking, or data collection services are used.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "last updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us through the app's listing on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.