1. Information We Collect
HearingApp collects the following types of information:
- Audio Level Data: Decibel measurements from your device's microphone to track noise exposure levels.
- Environment Data: Information about your surroundings to understand noise exposure patterns.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and app version for technical support.
- Account Information: Email address and optional profile data (age, occupation) for personalized insights.
- Health Data: Audiometry results and hearing assessments if you choose to use these features.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide personalized hearing health insights and recommendations
- Track your noise exposure over time and alert you to potentially harmful levels
- Improve our app and develop new features
- Conduct anonymized research to advance hearing health science
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our users
3. HIPAA Compliance
HearingApp is designed to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):
- All health data is encrypted at rest and in transit using AES-256 encryption
- Access to your data is strictly controlled and logged
- We maintain comprehensive audit trails of data access
- You have the right to access, export, and delete your data at any time
- We will notify you of any data breaches within 60 days as required by law
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these circumstances:
- Research: With your consent, anonymized data may be used for hearing health research
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the app, under strict confidentiality agreements
5. Data Retention
- Active accounts: Data retained for the duration of your account
- Deleted accounts: Personal data deleted within 30 days; anonymized research data may be retained
- Audit logs: Retained for 7 years per HIPAA requirements
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data at any time through the app
- Export all your data in a portable format
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for research participation
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
To delete your account, use Profile → Settings → Delete Account
in the app, or our
account deletion page
if you no longer have the app installed. Personal data is permanently removed within 30 days, and
you may cancel the request at any point during that window.
7. Children's Privacy
HearingApp is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
8. Contact Us
For questions about this privacy policy or your data:
Email: support@hearingapp.com
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