Privacy Policy

Personal Information

Mic Test does not require registration, accounts, or personal information to use our microphone testing service. We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifying information unless you voluntarily contact us through our support channels.

Audio Data

Your audio recordings and voice data are never transmitted to our servers. All microphone testing and audio analysis occurs locally in your web browser using the Web Audio API. Your voice never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

Technical Information

We may collect basic technical information for website functionality and improvement:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• IP address (anonymized for analytics)
• General location (country/region level only)
• Pages visited and time spent on site

The limited technical information we collect is used solely for:

• Website Functionality: Ensuring our platform works correctly across different browsers and devices
• Service Improvement: Understanding how users interact with our platform to make improvements
• Security: Protecting against abuse, spam, and malicious activities
• Analytics: Measuring website performance and user experience

We never use your data for:

• Targeted advertising or marketing
• Selling or sharing with third parties
• Creating user profiles or tracking across websites
• Audio analysis or voice recognition

Local Processing

All microphone testing and audio analysis happens entirely within your web browser using JavaScript and the Web Audio API. No audio data is transmitted over the internet or stored on any servers.

Technical Data Security

Any technical information we collect is:

• Transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• Stored on secure, encrypted servers
• Anonymized and aggregated whenever possible
• Protected by industry-standard security measures
• Automatically deleted after reasonable retention periods

Data Retention

Technical data is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, typically:

• Analytics data: 26 months maximum
• Security logs: 90 days maximum
• Performance data: 12 months maximum

Our website may use the following third-party services:

Analytics Services

We may use privacy-focused analytics services to understand website usage. These services:

• Do not use cookies or track individual users
• Anonymize IP addresses
• Provide aggregated statistics only
• Comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDN services to deliver website content faster and more reliably. CDN providers may temporarily process technical information like IP addresses for delivery purposes only.

Hosting Services

Our website is hosted on secure cloud platforms that may process technical data necessary for website operation. These providers are bound by strict data processing agreements.

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

Since we collect minimal data and store no audio recordings, most privacy concerns are addressed by design. To exercise any rights or ask questions about your data, contact us at our contact page.

Essential Cookies

We use minimal essential cookies required for website functionality, such as:

• Session management
• Security protection
• Basic functionality preferences

Local Storage

Our microphone testing tool may temporarily store test results in your browser's local storage for features like:

• Displaying recent test results
• Saving user preferences
• Remembering device settings

This data remains on your device only and can be cleared through your browser settings at any time.

No Tracking Cookies

We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or any cookies that identify you across websites.

GDPR Compliance (EU/UK)

For users in the European Union and United Kingdom, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy-by-design approach means we collect minimal data and process everything locally when possible.

CCPA Compliance (California)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since we don't sell personal information or engage in targeted advertising, most CCPA requirements don't apply to our service.

Other Jurisdictions

We respect privacy laws worldwide and apply the highest privacy standards globally, regardless of local requirements.

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Significant changes will be highlighted prominently
• We'll provide notice through our website if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

For privacy-related concerns, we're committed to working with you to resolve any issues promptly and transparently.