Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Snore Monitor ("we", "our", or "the App") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Audio Data

The App uses your device's microphone to detect and analyze snoring sounds during sleep. This audio data is:

• Processed in real-time on your device
• Used solely for snoring detection and analysis
• Stored locally as recordings (if you enable this feature)
• Never transmitted to external servers without your explicit consent

1.2 Sleep Statistics

The App collects and stores the following data locally:

• Snoring event timestamps and duration
• Sound intensity levels (decibels)
• Sleep session start and end times
• Sleep quality scores

1.3 Device Information

We may collect basic device information for app functionality:

• Device model and operating system version
• App version
• Language preferences

2. Permissions We Use

2.1 Microphone (RECORD_AUDIO)

Required to detect and analyze snoring sounds during sleep monitoring. Audio is processed locally and is not sent to external servers.

2.2 Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)

Used to display monitoring status and alerts while the app runs in the background during sleep.

2.3 Background Service (FOREGROUND_SERVICE)

Allows the app to continue monitoring while the screen is off or you're using other apps.

2.4 Internet Access

Used for displaying advertisements and optional AI diagnosis features (with your explicit consent).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To detect and record snoring events during sleep
• To generate sleep quality reports and statistics
• To provide trend analysis over time
• To improve app functionality and user experience

4. Advertising

The App displays advertisements through Google AdMob. Google may collect and use data for personalized advertising as described in Google's Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

• All sleep data is stored locally on your device
• Data is protected by your device's security features
• You can delete all data at any time through the app settings
• Uninstalling the app will remove all stored data

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal data with third parties except:

• When required by law
• To protect our rights or safety
• With advertising partners (anonymized usage data only)

7. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This 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 and updating the "Last Updated" date.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data stored in the app
• Delete your data at any time
• Opt out of personalized advertising
• Uninstall the app and remove all associated data