Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Snap Decibel Meter ("we", "our", or "the Service") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit snapdecibelmeter.com.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how users interact with the site.

Snap Decibel Meter is designed with privacy in mind, and we minimize the use of cookies wherever possible.

Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies may be used to: remember user preferences, enable core website functionality, collect anonymous usage statistics, and improve website performance.

Cookies cannot execute programs or access other files on your device.

Snap Decibel Meter uses a limited number of cookies and similar technologies, which may include the following categories.

Essential Cookies: Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly. These cookies enable basic functionality such as page navigation, secure connections (HTTPS), and loading and running the web application. The Service does not use a service worker for offline caching.

Analytics Cookies: We may use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the website. Analytics data may include: number of page views, general geographic region, browser and device type, and basic interaction events (such as starting the sound measurement tool). This information helps us improve the usability and performance of the website.

Analytics data collected by Google Analytics is aggregated and anonymized where possible and does not include: audio recordings, microphone input, sound measurements, or personally identifiable information.

Google Analytics may set cookies to distinguish between visitors and collect usage statistics. For more information about how Google handles analytics data, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

Advertising Cookies: The website displays advertising served by Google AdSense. When you consent to personalized advertising through the cookie banner, Google AdSense may set cookies to select and measure ads that are more relevant to you. If you do not consent, ads may still be shown in a limited, non-personalized form.

Google Analytics may set cookies including but not limited to: _ga and _ga_* cookies.

These cookies are used to distinguish between visitors and collect aggregated statistics about website usage.

The information collected is used only for anonymous analytics and service improvement.

Snap Decibel Meter does not use cookies to sell your data, and we do not operate retargeting campaigns ourselves.

Personalized advertising cookies are only set when you actively consent through the cookie banner. Without your consent, advertising is shown in a limited, non-personalized form and no personalized advertising cookies are used.

The measurement tool itself never uses cookies: audio is processed locally and no measurement data is stored or transmitted.

Our goal is to maintain a privacy-respecting setup in which every non-essential cookie category is opt-in.

Some analytics technologies used on the website may involve cookies set by third-party providers such as Google. These cookies are used solely for aggregated website analytics.

Snap Decibel Meter does not allow third parties to access microphone data, sound measurements, or any audio input from your device. All sound analysis performed by the tool occurs locally within your browser.

You can change or withdraw your consent choices at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer. The banner reopens with your current choices, and any change takes effect immediately.

Most web browsers also allow users to control cookies through their browser settings.

You can typically: delete existing cookies, block certain cookies, and configure alerts when cookies are being set.

Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality, including analytics measurement. For instructions on managing cookies, consult the help documentation for your browser.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, updates to analytics tools, or legal or regulatory requirements.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how Snap Decibel Meter uses cookies, you may contact us at snapdecibelmeter@gmail.com.