Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to WaveScope: Signal Analyzer ("we", "our", "us", or "the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how information is accessed, processed, stored, and shared when you use our application.

We respect your privacy and aim to handle information responsibly. By using WaveScope, you acknowledge the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Access

Depending on the features you use, the app may access or process the following:

• Microphone Data: Microphone access is used to capture audio signals for waveform visualization, spectrum analysis, spectrograms, sound measurements, and audio recording.
• Audio Recordings: If you choose to record audio, the app may create WAV files for playback, analysis, and export.
• Signal Analysis Data: Audio-derived measurements such as RMS level, peak level, peak-to-peak value, frequency, pitch estimates, and other signal metrics may be processed.
• App Preferences: Settings such as display preferences, analysis options, themes, and other configurations may be stored.
• Exported Files: Files such as CSV reports and audio recordings may be created when you use the export or sharing features.

3. Microphone Permission

WaveScope requires microphone permission for features that capture sound from your device's microphone.

Microphone access is used only when you activate a feature that needs audio input. You can manage or revoke microphone permission through your Android device settings. Revoking permission may disable microphone-based features.

The app uses microphone input for audio analysis and recording. It does not function as an electrical oscilloscope probe and cannot directly measure electrical signals through the built-in microphone.

4. How We Use Information

Information accessed or generated by the app may be used to:

• Display live audio waveforms and frequency spectrums.
• Generate spectrograms and audio signal visualizations.
• Calculate audio levels and signal measurements.
• Create and play audio recordings when requested.
• Generate CSV files and other user-requested exports.
• Save app settings and user-selected preferences.
• Improve the stability and functionality of the application.

5. Data Storage and Processing

Audio processing and analysis are intended to take place on your device where supported by the app. Recordings, exported files, preferences, and other app data may be stored locally on your device.

Files you create can remain on your device until you delete them or remove the app, subject to Android storage behaviour and any backup settings enabled on your device.

If the app uses third-party services, online features, analytics, crash reporting, or advertising SDKs, those services may process certain technical or usage information under their own privacy policies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information.

The app may allow you to share recordings, CSV files, or other exports using Android's sharing features. When you choose to share a file, it is sent to the application or person you select. Their privacy practices will apply after the file is shared.

Information may also be disclosed if required by applicable law, legal process, or a valid request from an authorized authority.

7. Third-Party Services

WaveScope may use third-party services for functions such as analytics, crash reporting, advertising, or app distribution, if included in the released version.

These providers may collect technical information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services integrated into the app.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information handled by the app. However, no electronic storage system or data transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should keep your device protected and avoid sharing sensitive recordings or exported files with untrusted parties.

9. Your Choices and Controls

You can control certain app features and information through:

• Managing microphone permission in Android settings.
• Choosing when to start or stop audio recording.
• Deleting recordings and exported files from their storage location.
• Managing app data through your device settings.
• Uninstalling the app to remove its locally stored app data, subject to Android backup and file-storage behaviour.

10. Children's Privacy

WaveScope is a general-purpose audio analysis utility and is not specifically designed to collect personal information from children. We do not knowingly collect children's personal information.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information through the app, please contact us so that we can review the matter.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the app, its features, applicable laws, or data-handling practices. Any updated version will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the app's privacy practices, you can contact us at:

App: WaveScope: Signal Analyzer
Email: digitalfrontierfoundation@gmail.com