Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 09/10/2024

This Privacy Policy outlines how Bark O Meter & Meow O Meter (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use the Bark O Meter & Meow O Meter mobile application (the “App”). By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information:

We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it to us. If you create an account, submit feedback, or contact us directly, we may collect information such as:

• Name
• Email address

b. Usage Data:

We may collect non-personal information automatically when you use the App, including:

• Device information (e.g., device model, operating system version)
• App usage data (e.g., features used, frequency of use)
• Location data (only if enabled by you)
• Crash reports and performance data

c. Audio and Camera Access:

The App requires access to your device’s microphone and camera to measure sound levels (e.g., barking decibels) and record audio/video. No recordings are stored on our servers or shared with third parties unless you choose to do so.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the App
• To improve and personalize your experience
• To analyze and monitor usage trends and app performance
• To respond to your inquiries or feedback

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party services, or we may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics services). These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services before using them.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You use the App at your own risk.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Non-personal usage data may be retained indefinitely for analysis purposes.

6. Your Rights

As an Australian user, you have the right to:

• Access and correct any personal information we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Withdraw your consent to the collection or processing of your data at any time.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@barkometer.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

The App is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the App, and the “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.

iOS (Apple App Store):

• App Permissions: iOS users are very conscious of app permissions, so it’s a good idea to include specific mentions of camera and microphone usage. Apple also requires apps to display these permissions clearly when requesting them.
• Apple App Store Data Disclosure: Apple has stringent rules regarding the disclosure of app data collection practices. You may need to explicitly mention what types of data are collected, such as location or crash reports, in the privacy policy to comply with Apple’s App Store Privacy Details requirement.
• iCloud Integration (if applicable): If you plan to store any data using iCloud (e.g., user preferences or history), you need to mention that.

Android (Google Play Store):

• Google Play Data Safety Section: Google Play now has a Data Safety Section, requiring you to disclose what data is collected, stored, and shared. You may need to include more explicit wording in the privacy policy about what non-personal and personal data (if any) is being collected, like device information, crash data, and location.
• Third-party SDKs and Ad Networks: If you’re using Google AdMob or any third-party libraries for analytics or advertising, mention their potential data collection practices.

9. Contact Us

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

Bark O Meter & Meow O Meter

Email: info@barkometer.com

Address: Wonthaggi, Victoria AUSTRALIA