Privacy policy for Sound Amplifier: Hear Better

Privacy Policy for Sound Amplifier: Hear Better

Effective Date: [10/14/2026]

CodeVanta ("we," "us," or "our") provides the Android application Sound Amplifier: Hear Better (also referred to as "Hearing Assist" or the "App"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use the App.

The App amplifies nearby sounds through compatible headphones or other supported audio output devices. Audio processing takes place on your device. The App does not intentionally record, save, or upload microphone audio to our servers.

1. Information We Collect and Process

1.1 Microphone Audio

The App requires microphone access to capture nearby sounds and process them for amplified listening. Audio is processed locally on your device and played through your selected audio output. We do not intentionally transmit microphone audio to CodeVanta servers or store audio recordings through this feature.

1.2 App Settings and Local Information

The App may store settings and usage-related information on your device, such as your selected language, listening mode, volume and equalizer settings, tips or onboarding status, usage counters, and Premium purchase status. Android device backup settings may affect whether some app data is included in backups.

1.3 Information Processed by Third-Party Services

The App uses Google services that may collect or process certain information according to their own policies and configuration. Depending on the service, your device and settings, and applicable consent requirements, this may include:

  • Advertising identifiers and other device or app identifiers.
  • IP address and approximate location inferred from it.
  • Device model, operating system, app version, language, and technical information.
  • App interactions, advertising activity, diagnostics, crash reports, and performance information.
  • Subscription or in-app purchase events and related transaction status.
  • Firebase installation identifiers and push-notification registration tokens.

We do not control all information collected directly by third-party SDKs. Their collection and processing are also subject to their respective privacy policies.

2. Advertising and Google AdMob

The free version of the App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. These may include:

  • Banner advertisements on the Home screen.
  • Native advertisements in the Audio Settings screen.
  • Occasional full-screen advertisements after a user-initiated listening session has ended.

The App is designed not to display full-screen advertisements while an active listening session is in progress. Premium users may use the App without advertisements.

AdMob and its partners may process advertising identifiers, IP address, general location, device information, app interactions, advertising events, and diagnostic information to provide, measure, and improve advertising. Depending on your region and consent choices, advertising may be personalized or non-personalized.

Google may also use supported Android advertising features, such as advertising-related signals or attribution features, subject to device settings, availability, and applicable policies.

For more information, review Google's Advertising Policy.

3. Consent and Privacy Choices

The App uses Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) to present privacy and advertising consent choices where required. Your choices may be stored on your device and communicated to Google services to apply the relevant consent settings.

Advertising requests are gated by the consent status reported by the applicable Google consent SDK. Where consent is required, the App is intended to request advertisements only when the required consent conditions are satisfied.

Where available, you can reopen privacy choices through the App's privacy options. You may also reset or manage your advertising identifier through Android settings and review Google's advertising controls at Google My Ad Center.

4. Firebase Analytics

The App includes Firebase Analytics to understand how users interact with its features and to improve the app experience.

Analytics collection is configured to be disabled by default and is enabled only when the App's consent logic determines that analytics collection is permitted. Where the App supports a withdrawal or decline choice, analytics collection is intended to remain disabled when that choice applies.

Depending on your consent status and app usage, analytics events may include listening-session duration, selected listening mode, approximate volume changes, audio output selection, session start and stop reasons, tips, onboarding progress, screen views, and Premium purchase or restore flow events.

Analytics may also process app instance identifiers, device and operating system information, app version, language, approximate location inferred from IP address, and purchase-related event information, subject to Google's SDK behavior and configuration.

For more information, see the Firebase Privacy and Security documentation.

5. Crash Reporting and Diagnostics

The App uses Firebase Crashlytics to identify crashes and technical problems. Crash reports and non-fatal error reports may contain diagnostic information, app state, device and operating system details, app version, and installation-related identifiers.

Crash reporting is configured separately from the App's Analytics consent setting and may operate even when Analytics collection is disabled. The App does not currently provide a separate in-app switch to disable Crashlytics.

For more information, see Firebase's privacy documentation.

6. Push Notifications

The App uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push-notification functionality. The service may process a Firebase installation identifier, a notification registration token, app version, and related technical information.

Notifications are subject to Android notification permissions and your device settings. You can manage or disable notifications through your Android settings.

7. In-App Purchases and Premium

The App uses Google Play Billing to offer Premium features or subscriptions, where available. Payment details are handled by Google Play; we do not receive your complete payment card details.

The App may receive purchase status, product information, and related billing results to verify access to Premium features. It may store limited purchase-confirmation information locally on your device.

Google Play purchases are also subject to the Google Play Terms of Service and Google's applicable privacy practices.

8. In-App Review and Google Fonts

The App may use Google Play's in-app review functionality to invite users to provide feedback. Google Play may process information necessary to provide this functionality.

The App may use Google Fonts. When fonts are downloaded from Google's services, your device may communicate with Google and disclose technical connection information, such as your IP address.

9. Email and Support

The App may open your email application when you select a contact or support option. No email is sent automatically by this action. If you choose to send us an email, we will receive the information you include, such as your email address, message, and any attachments.

For privacy questions or requests, contact us at niazoo112222@gmail.com.

10. Permissions

Depending on the features you use and your Android version, the App may request permissions or system access for:

  • Microphone: To capture and amplify nearby sounds.
  • Notifications: To show supported notifications where permitted.
  • Bluetooth: To support compatible Bluetooth audio devices or related functionality.
  • Foreground service: To support an ongoing listening session when required by Android.
  • Internet access: To communicate with advertising, consent, analytics, diagnostics, billing, and other Google services.

Permission availability and behavior depend on your Android version, device settings, and the features you use.

11. How We Use Information

Information processed by the App and its service providers may be used to:

  • Provide and maintain the App's sound amplification features.
  • Remember app preferences and Premium access status.
  • Display and measure advertisements where permitted.
  • Understand feature usage when Analytics collection is permitted.
  • Diagnose crashes and improve reliability.
  • Process purchases and restore eligible Premium access.
  • Deliver notifications where supported and permitted.
  • Respond to support requests sent by you.

12. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Information may be processed by service providers whose SDKs are integrated into the App, including Google AdMob, Google's consent services, Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, Firebase Cloud Messaging, Google Play Billing, Google Play review services, and Google Fonts.

These services process information under their own terms and privacy policies and according to their available settings. Information may also be disclosed if required by law or where necessary to protect rights, security, and the integrity of the App.

Microphone audio used for amplification is processed on your device and is not intentionally uploaded to our servers.

13. Data Retention and Deletion

Local app settings generally remain on your device until you clear the App's data or uninstall the App, subject to Android backup and restore behavior.

Information handled by Google services is retained according to the applicable service settings, retention periods, and Google's policies. Support emails may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your request, maintain records, or meet legal obligations.

You can uninstall the App to stop future use of its app features. You can also manage available permissions and privacy settings through Android and Google settings. Uninstalling the App does not automatically delete information already held by third-party services.

To ask about applicable data access or deletion options, contact niazoo112222@gmail.com.

14. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information handled by the App. Audio processing for amplification occurs locally on your device and is not intentionally transmitted to our servers.

Google services use security measures described in their documentation. Data transmitted to those services is subject to the relevant service's security practices and configuration. No method of storage or transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

15. Your Privacy Rights and Controls

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information. You can contact us at niazoo112222@gmail.com for questions or requests.

You can also use available controls to:

  • Manage app permissions in Android settings.
  • Manage notification permissions.
  • Review or change available advertising and consent choices.
  • Reset or manage your Android advertising identifier.
  • Purchase Premium to remove advertisements, where available.
  • Uninstall the App to stop using its features.

Some processing, including essential diagnostics or service operations, may not be controlled by the App's Analytics consent setting.

16. Children's Privacy

The App is not designed to target children under 13 years of age and is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from children. Where applicable law sets a higher age threshold, including certain rules in the European Economic Area or United Kingdom, we apply the requirements relevant to that law.

If you believe a child has provided personal information in connection with the App, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate steps where required.

17. International Data Processing

Third-party service providers may process information on servers located in countries other than your country of residence. Such processing is subject to the providers' policies and applicable legal requirements.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the App, service providers, legal requirements, or our practices. The updated version will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Please review this page periodically.

19. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the App's privacy practices, contact:

Developer: CodeVanta
App: Sound Amplifier: Hear Better
Email: niazoo112222@gmail.com