Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 7, 2025

Privacy Statement

At MicTest.work, your privacy is our highest priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our online microphone testing service. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

Our Privacy-First Approach

Local Processing Only

No Audio Storage: All microphone testing, audio analysis, and visualization happens entirely within your browser using Web Audio API and WebRTC technologies
No Server Processing: Your audio data never leaves your device - we don't receive, store, or process any of your audio recordings on our servers
Real-Time Analysis: All volume measurements, frequency analysis, and quality assessments are performed locally on your device

No Personal Data Collection

No Registration Required: You can use our service without creating an account or providing personal information
No Audio Recordings Stored: We never save, upload, or retain any audio recordings from your microphone tests
No Tracking: We don't track your testing sessions or create user profiles

Information We Collect

Technical Information (Non-Personal)

To provide our service effectively, we may collect limited technical information:

Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution (for optimal user experience)
Usage Analytics: Anonymous page views, feature usage statistics, and performance metrics
Error Logs: Anonymous technical error reports to help us improve service reliability

Microphone Permissions

Browser-Managed: Microphone access is controlled entirely by your browser's permission system
Temporary Access: We only access your microphone while you're actively using the testing tool
User Control: You can revoke microphone permissions at any time through your browser settings

How We Use Information

Service Provision

Provide real-time microphone testing and analysis
Display audio visualization and quality metrics
Offer device information and technical specifications
Ensure cross-platform compatibility

Service Improvement

Analyze anonymous usage patterns to improve user experience
Monitor service performance and reliability
Develop new features based on user needs
Fix technical issues and bugs

Data Protection Measures

Technical Safeguards

HTTPS Encryption: All communications between your browser and our servers are encrypted
Secure APIs: We use secure Web APIs that follow browser security standards
No Data Transmission: Audio data remains on your device and is never transmitted to our servers
Regular Security Updates: We maintain up-to-date security practices and technologies

Access Controls

No Human Access: Our team cannot access your audio data or recordings
Automated Systems: Only automated, anonymized analytics are processed
Limited Data Collection: We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our service

Third-Party Services

Analytics and Performance

We may use third-party services to understand how our service is used:

Google Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics and performance metrics
Error Reporting: Anonymous crash reports and technical error logs
Content Delivery: Optimized content delivery for faster loading times

We never share audio recordings with third parties
Third-party services only receive anonymous, aggregated usage data
No personal information is shared with external services

Browser Permissions

Microphone Access

Explicit Permission: Your browser will request explicit permission before accessing your microphone
Temporary Access: We only access your microphone during active testing sessions
User Control: You can deny or revoke microphone access at any time
No Background Access: We don't access your microphone when you're not actively using our service

Managing Permissions

You can manage microphone permissions through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Microphone
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Permissions > Microphone
Safari: Preferences > Websites > Microphone
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Microphone

Data Retention

No Long-Term Storage

Session-Only: Data exists only during your active testing session
Automatic Deletion: All local data is automatically cleared when you close your browser or navigate away
No Persistent Storage: We don't store any personal data or audio recordings permanently

Anonymous Analytics

Aggregated Data: Only anonymous, aggregated usage statistics are retained
Limited Retention: Analytics data is retained for service improvement purposes only
No Personal Identification: Retained data cannot be linked to individual users

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

No Account Required: Since we don't collect personal data, there's no account to manage
Browser Controls: Manage all permissions through your browser settings
Immediate Deletion: Close your browser to immediately delete all session data

Opt-Out Options

Analytics Opt-Out: Use browser settings or extensions to block analytics tracking
Permission Denial: Deny microphone access to prevent any audio processing
Service Discontinuation: Stop using our service at any time without any data retention concerns

Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

No Age Verification: We don't collect age information or require age verification
Parental Guidance: Parents should supervise children's use of microphone testing tools
No Data Collection: Since we don't collect personal data, COPPA compliance is maintained through our privacy-first design

International Data Transfers

Local Processing

No Data Transfer: Since all processing happens locally in your browser, no international data transfers occur
Global Accessibility: Our service works worldwide without transferring personal data across borders
Compliance: Our local-processing approach ensures compliance with international privacy regulations

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Updates and Notifications

Regular Reviews: We review and update this policy regularly to reflect service changes
Prominent Notice: Significant changes will be prominently displayed on our website
Continued Use: Continued use of our service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

Email: support@mictest.work
Subject Line: Please include "Privacy Policy" in your email subject
Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours

Data Protection Rights

Since we don't collect or store personal data, traditional data protection requests (access, deletion, portability) are not applicable. However, we're happy to clarify our privacy practices or address any concerns you may have.

Commitment to Privacy

MicTest.work is built on the principle that effective microphone testing doesn't require compromising your privacy. Our technical architecture ensures that your audio data remains private and secure while still providing professional-grade testing capabilities.

Thank you for trusting MicTest.work with your microphone testing needs. Your privacy is not just a policy for us - it's a fundamental design principle that guides every aspect of our service.