Privacy Policy & Terms of Use Last Updated: February 14, 2026 VolumeBooster ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and disclosed by VolumeBooster. This Privacy Policy applies to our mobile application, Louder Volume – Sound Amplifier & Bass Booster ("App"), our website at https://taraschernysh.github.io/VolumeBoosterWeb/, and its associated subdomains (collectively, our "Service"). By accessing or using our Service, you signify that you have read, understood, and agree to our collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service. Definitions and Key Terms To help explain things as clearly as possible in this Privacy Policy, every time any of these terms are referenced, they are strictly defined as: * Cookie: Small amount of data generated by a website and saved by your web browser. It is used to identify your browser, provide analytics, remember information about you such as your language preference or login information. * Company: When this policy mentions "Company," "we," "us," or "our," it refers to VolumeBooster, that is responsible for your information under this Privacy Policy. * Country: Where VolumeBooster or the owners/founders of VolumeBooster are based, in this case is Ukraine. * Customer: Refers to the company, organization or person that signs up to use the VolumeBooster Service to manage the relationships with your consumers or service users. * Device: Any internet connected device such as a phone, tablet, computer or any other device that can be used to visit VolumeBooster and use the services. * IP Address: Every device connected to the Internet is assigned a number known as an Internet protocol (IP) address. These numbers are usually assigned in geographic blocks. An IP address can often be used to identify the location from which a device is connecting to the Internet. * Personnel: Refers to those individuals who are employed by VolumeBooster or are under contract to perform a service on behalf of one of the parties. * Personal Data: Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person. * Service: Refers to the service provided by VolumeBooster as described in the relative terms (if available) and on this platform. * Third-party Service: Refers to advertisers, contest sponsors, promotional and marketing partners, and others who provide our content or whose products or services we think may interest you. * Website: VolumeBooster's site, which can be accessed via this URL: https://taraschernysh.github.io/VolumeBoosterWeb/ * You: A person or entity that is registered with VolumeBooster to use the Services. Information Automatically Collected There is some information — like your Internet Protocol (IP) address and/or browser and device characteristics — that is collected automatically when you visit our platform or use our App. This information may be used to connect your computer to the Internet. Other information collected automatically could be a login, e-mail address, password, computer and connection information such as browser plug-in types and versions and time zone setting, operating systems and platforms, purchase history (we sometimes aggregate with similar information from other Users), the full Uniform Resource Locator (URL) clickstream to, through and from our Website that may include date and time; cookie number; parts of the site you viewed or searched for. We may also use browser data such as cookies, Flash cookies (also known as Flash Local Shared Objects) or similar data on certain parts of our Website for fraud prevention and other purposes. During your visits, we may use software tools such as JavaScript to measure and collect session information including page response times, download errors, length of visits to certain pages, page interaction information (such as scrolling, clicks, and mouse-overs), and methods used to browse away from the page. We may also collect technical information to help us identify your device for fraud prevention and diagnostic purposes. We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use or navigate the platform. This information does not reveal your specific identity (like your name or contact information) but may include device and usage information, such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, information about who and when you use our App and other technical information. This information is primarily needed to maintain the security and operation of our platform, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes. Advertising and Analytics Third-Party Advertising Partners Our App may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners. These partners collect information about you to provide personalized ads and measure ad performance. We use the following advertising services: AppLovin MAX AppLovin MAX is our primary advertising mediation platform that serves ads from multiple advertising networks. AppLovin collects and processes certain data to provide personalized advertising: Information Collected by AppLovin: * Device identifiers (IDFA/IDFV on iOS, Advertising ID on Android) * IP address and approximate location (country/region level based on IP) * Device information (model, operating system version, screen size, device language, timezone) * App information (app version, bundle ID) * Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, video completions) * Session data and usage patterns Purpose: To serve relevant advertisements, measure ad performance, prevent fraud, and optimize ad delivery. Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in monetizing our free app and your consent where required by law (obtained through App Tracking Transparency on iOS 14.5+). Data Retention: AppLovin retains data for up to 25 months or as required by applicable law. Your Privacy Choices: You can limit personalized advertising by disabling tracking in your device settings (see "Your Advertising Choices" section below). Learn More: AppLovin Privacy Policy: https://legal.applovin.com/policies-publishers/ AppLovin Terms of Use: https://legal.applovin.com/terms/ Google AdMob (via AppLovin MAX) We also use Google AdMob through AppLovin's mediation platform. Google may collect: * Advertising identifier (IDFA on iOS, Advertising ID on Android) * IP address and approximate location * Device information and operating system * Ad interaction data (impressions, clicks, conversions) * App usage information Purpose: To serve personalized ads and measure ad effectiveness. Learn More: Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Analytics Services We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our App: Firebase Analytics (Google): * Collects app usage data, crash reports, and performance metrics * Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy MixPanel: * Collects user behavior analytics and event tracking * Privacy Policy: https://mixpanel.com/legal/privacy-policy/ AppsFlyer: * Collects attribution data to understand where our users come from * Privacy Policy: https://www.appsflyer.com/legal/privacy-policy/ App Tracking Transparency (iOS) On iOS 14.5 and later, we request your permission before tracking your activity across other companies' apps and websites for advertising purposes. When you first open our App, you will see a prompt asking for permission to track. You can grant or deny this permission. If you grant permission: We and our advertising partners can access your device's advertising identifier (IDFA) to provide personalized ads. If you deny permission: You will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to your interests (contextual ads based only on app content). Your Advertising Choices On iOS: * Limit Ad Tracking: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track" * Reset Advertising Identifier: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Apple Advertising → Reset Advertising Identifier On Android: * Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization * Reset Advertising ID: Go to Settings → Google → Ads → Reset Advertising ID Note: Disabling personalized ads will not reduce the number of ads you see, but ads may be less relevant to you. Geographic Targeting This targeting is based on your device's region settings or IP address and does not involve precise location tracking (GPS). We do not collect, store, or share your precise location data. Rewarded Video Advertising Our App offers optional rewarded video advertisements that allow you to unlock premium features temporarily (typically 2 hours) by watching a video ad. Watching these ads is completely optional. You can always unlock premium features permanently through a subscription instead. When you watch a rewarded video: * We record that you completed the video (to grant the reward) * Our advertising partners collect the same data as described above * We temporarily unlock the premium feature on your device * No additional personal information is collected beyond standard advertising data Information We Collect Information You Provide We do not require you to create an account to use the basic features of our App. However, we may collect information you voluntarily provide: * Email address (if you contact our support team) * Feedback and support messages * Subscription information processed through Apple's App Store (we do not store your payment details) Information from Third Parties Apple App Store / Google Play Store: * Subscription status and purchase history (to verify your subscription) * This information is provided by Apple/Google and we do not have access to your payment methods ElevenLabs (AI Audio Features): * If you use our AI-powered audio enhancement features, audio files you choose to enhance are temporarily sent to ElevenLabs for processing * ElevenLabs Privacy Policy: https://elevenlabs.io/privacy Jamendo (Music Discovery): * If you use music discovery features, we access Jamendo's API to provide music content * Jamendo Privacy Policy: https://www.jamendo.com/legal/privacy How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: * App Functionality: To provide core features like volume boosting, audio enhancement, and music playback * Advertising: To display relevant ads to users in supported regions * Analytics: To understand how users interact with our App and improve our services * Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide technical support * Subscription Management: To verify and manage your subscription status * Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations * Fraud Prevention: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity How We Share Your Information We share your information only in the following circumstances: With Third-Party Service Providers * Advertising Partners: AppLovin, Google AdMob (as described in "Advertising and Analytics" section) * Analytics Providers: Firebase Analytics, MixPanel, AppsFlyer * Payment Processors: Apple (for in-app purchases and subscriptions - we do not handle payment information directly) * AI Service Providers: ElevenLabs (only when you use AI audio enhancement features) * Music Content Providers: Jamendo (for music discovery features) * Push Notification Services: OneSignal (to send you notifications if you opt-in) For Legal Reasons We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to: * Comply with legal obligations * Protect our rights, property, or safety * Protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public * Prevent fraud or abuse of our Service Business Transfers We reserve the right to transfer information to a third party in the event of a sale, merger or other transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of VolumeBooster, or in the event that we discontinue our business or file a petition or have filed against us a petition in bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding, provided that the third party agrees to adhere to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Affiliates We may disclose information (including personal information) about you to our Corporate Affiliates. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "Corporate Affiliate" means any person or entity which directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by or is under common control with VolumeBooster. Any information relating to you that we provide to our Corporate Affiliates will be treated by those Corporate Affiliates in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. International Data Transfers Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers (AppLovin, Google, Firebase, ElevenLabs) operate. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country. When we transfer your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: * Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission (for GDPR compliance) * Adequacy decisions by the European Commission * Other legally valid transfer mechanisms Data Retention We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy: * App Usage Data: Retained for up to 12-25 months for analytics purposes * Subscription Data: Retained as long as you have an active subscription, plus applicable legal retention periods (typically 7 years for financial records) * Advertising Data: Retained by our advertising partners (AppLovin, Google) as per their policies (typically 12-25 months) * User Preferences: Stored locally on your device and deleted when you uninstall the App * Support Correspondence: Retained for up to 3 years after resolution * AI Enhancement Data: Audio files are processed in real-time and not stored by us or ElevenLabs after processing You can request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us (see "Contact Us" section). Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction: * Encryption of data in transit using TLS/SSL * Secure storage of user preferences locally on device (encrypted by iOS/Android) * Regular security assessments of third-party providers * Access controls and authentication for our backend systems * Secure API communications with third-party services However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. Children's Privacy (COPPA/GDPR-K Compliance) Our App is rated 13+ and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child under 13 has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at chernyshtar@gmail.com. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers as quickly as possible. Advertisements: The advertisements shown in our App comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and do not target children. Our advertising partners are contractually required to comply with COPPA. Your Privacy Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data: General Rights (All Users) * Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you * Right to Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data * Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten") * Right to Object: Object to processing of your data based on legitimate interests * Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time (for advertising tracking via device settings) European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users (GDPR) If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): * Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format * Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances * Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority Data Controller: Taras Chernysh (VolumeBooster)
Legal Basis for Processing: * Consent (for advertising tracking) * Legitimate Interest (for app analytics, fraud prevention) * Contract Performance (for subscription management) California Users (CCPA/CPRA) If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): Categories of Personal Information We Collect: * Identifiers (IDFA, IP address, device ID) * Internet or Network Activity (app usage, ad interactions) * Geolocation Data (approximate location based on IP address) * Audio/Visual Information (only if you use AI enhancement features) Categories of Sources: * Directly from you (when you contact support or use AI features) * Automatically from your device (app usage, advertising data) * From third parties (Apple/Google for subscription data) Business Purposes for Collection: * Advertising and marketing * Analytics and app improvement * Fraud prevention and security * Subscription management * Customer support Categories of Third Parties We Share With: * Advertising networks (AppLovin, Google AdMob) * Analytics providers (Firebase, MixPanel, AppsFlyer) * Payment processors (Apple) * AI service providers (ElevenLabs) Your CCPA/CPRA Rights: * Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information we have collected * Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information * Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell your personal information * Right to Opt-Out of Sharing for Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising: Disable tracking in iOS Settings → Privacy → Tracking * Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information * Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights How to Exercise Your Rights: * Email us at chernyshtar@gmail.com with subject line "CCPA Privacy Request" * We will respond within 45 days of receiving a verifiable request Turkish Users (KVKK) We comply with the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK - Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu). Your personal data may be processed for legitimate business purposes including advertising and analytics. You have the right to: * Learn whether your personal data is being processed * Request information if your data has been processed * Learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used accordingly * Know third parties to whom your data is transferred * Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data * Request deletion or destruction of your data * Request notification of corrections/deletions to third parties * Object to adverse consequences from automated data processing * Request compensation for damages due to unlawful processing To exercise these rights, contact us at chernyshtar@gmail.com Cookies and Similar Technologies On Our Website VolumeBooster website uses "Cookies" to identify the areas of our website that you have visited. A Cookie is a small piece of data stored on your computer or mobile device by your web browser. We use Cookies to enhance the performance and functionality of our website but they are non-essential to their use. In Our Mobile App Our mobile App does not use traditional browser cookies. However, we use similar tracking technologies: * Device Identifiers: IDFA (iOS) or Advertising ID (Android) for advertising purposes * Local Storage: To save your app preferences and settings on your device * SDKs: Third-party Software Development Kits (Firebase, AppLovin, MixPanel) that collect usage data Blocking Cookies and Tracking Website: Most web browsers can be set to disable the use of Cookies. However, if you disable Cookies, you may not be able to access functionality on our website correctly or at all. Mobile App: * iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Disable tracking * Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization Links to Other Websites and Third-Party Services This Privacy Policy applies only to our Service. Our App may contain links to other websites or services not operated or controlled by VolumeBooster (such as music content from Jamendo, social media platforms, or external websites). We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, privacy practices, or opinions expressed in such third-party websites and services. When you click on a link to a third-party website or service, our Privacy Policy is no longer in effect. Your browsing and interaction on any other website or service is subject to that third party's own rules and policies. Third-Party Services We Link To: * Jamendo (music discovery) - https://www.jamendo.com/legal/privacy * ElevenLabs (AI audio) - https://elevenlabs.io/privacy * App Store / Google Play (subscriptions) * Social media platforms (if you choose to share content) Such third parties may use their own cookies or other methods to collect information about you. Payment Details In respect to any credit card or other payment processing details, we want to clarify: * We do not store or have access to your payment information * All payments are processed securely through Apple App Store or Google Play Store * Apple and Google handle all payment processing according to their respective privacy policies and PCI DSS compliance standards * We only receive confirmation that a payment was successful and subscription status * For payment-related questions, please contact Apple or Google directly Changes to This Privacy Policy We may change our Service and policies, and we may need to make changes to this Privacy Policy so that they accurately reflect our Service and policies. We will notify you of material changes by: * Posting the updated Privacy Policy in the App and on our website * Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy * Sending an in-app notification (for significant changes that affect your rights) * Sending an email notification (if we have your email address) Your Continued Use: Unless otherwise required by law, your continued use of the Service after we post changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy. If you do not want to agree to this or any updated Privacy Policy, you can delete your account and stop using the Service. Review Regularly: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Governing Law and Jurisdiction This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ukraine without regard to its conflict of laws provision. You consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in Ukraine in connection with any action or dispute arising between the parties under or in connection with this Privacy Policy, except for those individuals who may have rights to make claims under GDPR, CCPA, or other applicable privacy frameworks. The laws of Ukraine, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Agreement and your use of the App. Your use of the App may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws depending on your location. Your Consent By using our App, visiting our website, or contacting us directly, you signify your acceptance of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you should not engage with our website or use our App. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your privacy rights, or our data practices, please don't hesitate to contact us: Email: chernyshtar@gmail.com App Name: Louder Volume – Sound Amplifier & Bass Booster
Website: https://taraschernysh.github.io/VolumeBoosterWeb/ Response Time: We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 30 days (or within timeframes required by applicable law). Data Subject Requests: To exercise your privacy rights (access, deletion, correction), please email us with: * Subject line: "Privacy Rights Request" * Your name and the email associated with your App usage (if applicable) * Specific right you wish to exercise * Any additional information needed to verify your identity Additional Disclosures Do Not Track (DNT) Our App does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers or mobile operating systems. However, you can control tracking through your device's privacy settings as described in the "Your Advertising Choices" section. California "Shine the Light" Law California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes. We do not share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Nevada Privacy Rights Nevada residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under Nevada law. Accessibility We are committed to making our Privacy Policy accessible to everyone. If you have difficulty reading or understanding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at chernyshtar@gmail.com and we will provide assistance.