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Privacy Policy

Thock — Effective 4 June 2026. Last updated 4 June 2026.

1. Who we are

Thock (the “App”) is a mechanical-keyboard sound meter, published by an independent developer (the “Developer”, “we”, “us”). Contact: apps.contact.supports@gmail.com.

This policy explains, in plain language, what data the App handles and why.

2. Data we collect

CategoryWhat it isWhyWhere it lives
MicrophoneAudio captured while you measure a keyboard's sound.To analyse the sound on your device and compute your sound metrics.Processed live on your device for signal analysis. Audio is never recorded to a file, saved, or transmitted off the device.
Board profilesSound measurements, board details, and notes you create.To save and compare your keyboards.On your device only.
Purchase recordsA receipt confirming the one-time “Thock Pro” purchase.To unlock the features you paid for.Validated by Google Play. We store only a yes/no flag on your device.
Advertising identifierYour device's advertising ID, unless you bought Thock Pro or opted out at the OS level.So our ad partner (Google AdMob) can show ads.Sent to Google AdMob. We do not store it.

We do not collect: your name, email address, phone number, contacts, SMS messages, calendar, location, or photos. The App has no sign-up or login. Your microphone audio never leaves your device.

3. Third-party services

4. Microphone use

The App requests microphone permission solely to measure keyboard sound while you are on the measurement screen. Audio is analysed in real time and discarded; it is not stored, uploaded, or shared. You can revoke microphone permission at any time in your device settings (the measurement feature will then stop working until you re-grant it).

5. Ads

The App may show banner or interstitial ads via Google AdMob. Ads are personalised only where you allow it. In the European Economic Area, the UK, and Switzerland we show a consent prompt before serving personalised ads. You can disable ad personalisation in your device settings (Android: Settings → Google → Ads) or remove ads by buying Thock Pro.

6. Children

The App is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

7. Data retention & deletion

Your board profiles and settings live on your device and are removed when you uninstall the App or clear its data. We do not hold a server-side copy of your content. For any request, email apps.contact.supports@gmail.com; we action verified requests within 30 days.

8. Your rights (GDPR / CCPA)

If you are in the EU/UK (GDPR) or California (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to access, delete, and object to processing of your data, and to withdraw consent. We do not sell personal information.

9. Security

Audio processing happens on your device. Purchases are validated by Google Play directly — we never see your payment method.

10. Changes

If we materially change this policy we will update the date above and, where appropriate, notify you in the App.

11. Contact

Questions or requests: apps.contact.supports@gmail.com.