Privacy Policy

How we protect your data and respect your privacy

Introduction

Last Updated: August 2023

At Microphone Test Tool, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you.

Our website offers online audio testing tools that allow users to test their microphones, speakers, and audio systems directly in the browser. This policy applies to all users of our website and services.

The Data We Collect

Audio Data

When you use our microphone testing tools, we temporarily access your device's microphone to perform the tests you request. It's important to understand that:

  • We do not record or store any audio captured from your microphone
  • All audio processing happens locally in your browser
  • No audio data is transmitted to our servers
  • Audio access is only active when you explicitly start a test

Device Information

We may collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Audio device names (only when you grant permission)
  • Screen resolution and device type

This information helps us optimize our website for different devices and troubleshoot technical issues.

Usage Data

We collect anonymous usage data such as:

  • Pages visited on our website
  • Time spent on each page
  • Features used
  • Buttons clicked

This data helps us improve our tools and user experience.

How We Use Your Data

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our testing tools
  • To improve our website and services
  • To analyze usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • To detect and address technical issues
  • To respond to your requests or questions

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Preference cookies: Enable the website to remember your preferences
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website

You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties. We may share anonymized, aggregate data with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.

Third-party services we use may include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • CDN providers to deliver content efficiently

Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle user data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of your personal information
  • The right to request deletion of your personal information
  • The right to object to processing of your personal information
  • The right to request restriction of processing your personal information
  • The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so that we can take necessary actions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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. You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within the timeframe required by applicable law.