Privacy Policy for Chime Counter

Last updated: April 2026

1. Information We Collect

We collect NO personal information. Specifically:

• No personal identification information
• No usage analytics or tracking
• No meditation session data
• No audio recordings or audio data
• No location data
• No device information beyond what's required for app functionality

2. Audio Processing

Microphone Access

Chime Counter requests microphone access solely to:

• Detect and count chime sounds in real-time
• Display audio visualization (Pro feature)
• Provide training mode functionality (Pro feature)

Audio Data Handling

All audio processing happens locally on your device.

• Audio is processed in real-time and immediately discarded
• No audio recordings are saved to your device
• No audio data is transmitted to our servers or any third parties
• Training mode data (when exported) contains only detection statistics, not audio

3. In-App Purchases

For Pro feature purchases:

• Purchase processing is handled entirely by Apple through the App Store
• We receive only a purchase confirmation from Apple
• No payment information is stored or processed by our app
• Purchase status is stored locally on your device only

4. Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device:

• App preferences and settings
• Pro purchase status
• Training session statistics (if using Pro features)
• Trial usage status

This data is never transmitted to external servers or shared with third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

We use no third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

The only third-party integration is:

• Apple App Store: For in-app purchase processing only

6. Data Sharing

We share no data with anyone. Since we collect no personal information, there is nothing to share, sell, or distribute to third parties.

7. Data Security

Since all processing happens locally and no data is transmitted:

• Your meditation data never leaves your device
• No risk of data breaches involving your personal information
• No server-side vulnerabilities affect your privacy

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is safe for users of all ages:

• We collect no personal information from anyone, including children under 13
• No data collection means full compliance with COPPA requirements
• No account creation or personal information is required

9. Your Rights and Controls

Microphone Permission

You can:

• Revoke microphone access at any time through iOS Settings
• Use the app's manual counting features without microphone access

Data Deletion

To delete all app data:

• Delete the app from your device
• All locally stored preferences and settings will be permanently removed

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. International Users

This privacy-first approach ensures compliance with international privacy regulations including:

• European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other regional privacy laws