Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 29, 2021


NoiseTube (“we” or “us” or “our”) is a research project that respects the privacy of our users (“user” or “you”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our mobile app or website. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time and for any reason. We will alert you about any changes by updating the “Last updated” date of this Privacy Policy. You are encouraged to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Privacy Policy by your continued use of our services after the date such revised Privacy Policy is posted. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the third-party online/mobile store from which you install our application. We are not responsible for any of the data collected by any such third party.

Collection of your information

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways. The information we may collect via our mobile app or website, and includes:

Personal Data

Personally identifiable information (such as your name and email address) that you voluntarily give to us when choosing to use our services.

Derivative Data

NoiseTube does not automatically collect any derivative data when you access our mobile app or website.

Geo-Location Information

NoiseTube uses location-based information from your mobile device only while using it to create a noise map. The user location is only used by the Track and Map screen. The former records the current noise level at a particular location. The latter one shows the location of the current measurements or previously saved ones. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.

Mobile Device Access

Our mobile app requests access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your mobile device’s microphone, and location. If you wish to change our access or permissions, you may do so in your device’s settings.

Use of your information

NoiseTube only uses your personal information to:

  • Create and manage your account.
  • Email you regarding your account.
Disclosure of your information

NoiseTube does not share the information we have collected about you with any other third-party services.

Tracking technologies

NoiseTube does not use any tracking technologies on its mobile app or website.

Security of your information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse. Any information disclosed online is vulnerable to interception and misuse by unauthorized parties. Therefore, we cannot guarantee complete security if you provide personal information

Policy for children

We do not knowingly solicit information from or market to children under the age of 13.

Options regarding your information

Upon your request to terminate your account, we will deactivate or delete your account and information from our active databases.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at: contact email