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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Overview

Mic-Lock is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. This privacy policy explains how Mic-Lock handles your information and protects your privacy.

Data Collection

Mic-Lock does not collect any personal data.

Specifically, Mic-Lock does NOT:

  • Collect any audio recordings
  • Store any personal information
  • Transmit any data over the internet
  • Track user behavior or usage patterns
  • Collect device identifiers
  • Gather analytics or crash reports
  • Access your contacts, messages, or other personal files

How Mic-Lock Works

Local Processing Only

  • All microphone routing and audio processing occurs entirely on your device
  • No audio data leaves your device through Mic-Lock
  • The app only manages which microphone other apps use - it does not record or store audio

Permissions Required

Mic-Lock requests only the minimal permissions necessary for its functionality:

  1. Microphone Access: Required to establish microphone routes and detect when other apps are recording

    • Used only for route management, not for recording audio
    • No audio content is captured or stored by Mic-Lock

  2. Notification Access: Required to display service status and control notifications

    • Used only to show when the service is active or paused
    • No notification content from other apps is accessed

  3. Boot Completed: Optional permission to automatically start the service after device restart

    • Used only to restore microphone protection after reboot
    • No other system events are monitored

No Network Access

Mic-Lock does not require or use internet connectivity:

  • No data is transmitted to external servers
  • No updates are downloaded automatically
  • No telemetry or usage statistics are sent
  • The app functions entirely offline

Third-Party Services

Mic-Lock does not integrate with or use any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.

Data Security

Since Mic-Lock does not collect or store any data:

  • There is no personal data at risk
  • No encryption of personal data is needed (as none exists)
  • No data breaches are possible (as no data is collected)

Children's Privacy

Mic-Lock is safe for users of all ages as it does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13.

Open Source Transparency

Mic-Lock is open source software:

  • The complete source code is available for review on GitHub
  • You can verify that no data collection occurs by examining the code
  • Community contributions are welcome and transparent

Changes to This Privacy Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Provide notice of significant changes in the app or repository
  • Maintain our commitment to not collecting personal data

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or Mic-Lock's privacy practices:

  • Open an issue on the GitHub repository
  • Review the source code for technical details
  • Check the DEV_SPECS.md for technical implementation details

Summary

Mic-Lock's privacy approach: We protect your privacy by not collecting any data in the first place. Your audio, your device information, and your usage patterns remain entirely private and on your device.