Last Updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Louder (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our mobile application (“App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Username
• Email address (for account recovery and communications)
• Profile information you choose to provide
• Account creation date and login timestamps

2.2 Game Data

During gameplay, we collect:

• Game statistics (wins, losses, turns played, volume levels achieved)
• Room participation and creation history
• Multiplayer game session data
• Custom sound uploads (Premium users only)

2.3 Audio Data

Important: We handle audio data with strict privacy protections:

• Microphone Access: Used only for real-time audio level detection during gameplay
• No Recording Storage: We do not record, store, or transmit your voice or ambient audio
• Local Processing: Audio analysis happens locally on your device
• Custom Sounds: User-uploaded audio files are stored securely and only accessible to the uploader

2.4 Device Information

We automatically collect:

• Device type, model, and operating system version
• App version and performance metrics
• Audio hardware capabilities (speakers, microphone, Bluetooth devices)
• Network connectivity status
• Crash reports and error logs

2.5 Usage Analytics

We collect anonymized usage data including:

• Feature usage patterns
• App session duration
• Navigation paths within the app
• Performance metrics and loading times

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core App Functionality

• Provide multiplayer gaming experiences
• Maintain user accounts and game progress
• Enable custom sound features for Premium users
• Ensure fair play through Bluetooth device detection