Privacy Policy

Introduction

LoudFind ("we," "us," "our," or "BlazeApps") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and associated services.

Important Notice: LoudFind uses on-device sound detection and does not record or store audio. Sound processing occurs entirely on your device.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Sensitivity Settings: Sound detection sensitivity levels you configure in the app.
• Alarm Preferences: Your choice of alarm sounds, vibration patterns, and notification settings.
• Device Information: Device model, operating system, and app version for crash reporting and compatibility.
• Authentication Data: Anonymous Firebase authentication tokens used to sync your settings securely.

Audio Privacy & On-Device Processing

CRITICAL: LoudFind does NOT record, process, or transmit audio:

• Sound detection happens entirely on your device using native APIs
• No audio is recorded or stored at any time
• No audio is transmitted to BlazeApps servers or any third parties
• The app only detects sound events (claps, noise) to trigger an alarm
• No voice recognition or sound classification occurs

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Storing your sound sensitivity and alarm preferences
• Syncing your settings across devices
• Providing custom alarms and sound detection features
• Providing premium features such as custom alarms, sensitivity tuning, and vibration patterns
• Analyzing app performance and user engagement
• Fixing bugs and improving app stability

Microphone Permissions

LoudFind requires microphone access to detect sound. Your microphone is accessed only while the app is actively listening for sounds. You can deny microphone permissions at any time through your device's settings. Audio is never recorded, stored, or transmitted. The app only uses the microphone to detect the presence and intensity of sound.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

Subscriptions & Premium Features

LoudFind offers a free tier and premium subscription plans:

• Free Tier: Basic clap detection, stock alarm
• Monthly: $2.99/month for custom alarms, sound sensitivity control, and vibration patterns
• Yearly: $19.99/year for all premium features
• Lifetime: $39.99 one-time purchase for permanent premium access

Subscription data is processed securely through Apple App Store and Google Play Store. We do not store your payment information directly; it is managed by these platforms.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit and at rest. Your settings are stored securely in Firebase with appropriate access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. If you have security concerns, please contact us immediately.

Data Retention

We retain your settings and preferences as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. Backup copies may take up to 30 days to be deleted.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your settings and preferences
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of promotional communications
• Disable analytics in app settings
• Revoke microphone permissions at any time
• Reset sensitivity settings to defaults

Children's Privacy

LoudFind is intended for adults and is not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will delete such information and terminate the child's account.

CCPA & California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the "sale" of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@blazeapps.co.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. Your continued use of LoudFind after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: