Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

At Soundguessr, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our mobile application.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information, such as your:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Username and password
  • Profile picture (optional)

Game Data

During your use of the app, we collect game-related data including:

  • Game results and statistics
  • Created challenges
  • Game history
  • Audio files you create (if you use this feature)

Device Information

We may collect information about your mobile device, including:

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system
  • Unique device identifiers
  • IP address

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Create and maintain your account
  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Improve and personalize user experience
  • Develop new features and functionality
  • Communicate with you about updates or changes to our service
  • Prevent and address technical issues
  • Monitor usage of our service

4. Data Storage and Security

We use commercially reasonable methods to secure your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you. These include:

  • Analytics providers
  • Authentication services
  • Cloud storage providers

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device. We use cookies to ensure the website functions properly and to improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.
  • Functional cookies: These enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization.
  • Analytics cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve it.

Managing Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your device and can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, however, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site, and some services and functionalities may not work.

7. App Permissions

Our app requires access to various functions and data on your mobile device:

  • Internet access: For retrieving game content and syncing profile data
  • Microphone: Required if users wish to create their own audio recordings
  • Location: Optional for creating location-based challenges
  • Storage: For storing downloaded audio files and profile data

You can adjust these permissions at any time in your device settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access the personal information we have about you
  • Right to rectify inaccurate information
  • Right to erasure of your personal data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing of your data
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Simon Noack
Muthesiusstraße 24A
12163 Berlin
Germany

Email: info@soundguessr.com
Phone: +4915209902250