Privacy Policy for FreeMute
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
Introduction
FreeMute ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application FreeMute.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Device Information: We collect a unique device identifier to manage your license and prevent abuse.
- TV Configuration: IP addresses and custom names you assign to your TVs are stored locally on your device.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you use the app, including feature usage and error logs.
- Crash & Error Reports: If the app crashes or encounters an error, an anonymized technical report (error type, stack trace, app version, device model, OS version) is sent to our self-hosted error-tracking server so we can fix bugs. These reports never contain audio, personal information, or your TV configuration.
- Microphone Access: The app requires microphone access to detect clap and whistle sounds. Audio is processed locally on your device and is not recorded, stored, or transmitted.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ We do NOT record audio
- ❌ We do NOT collect personal information (name, email, phone)
- ❌ We do NOT track your location
- ❌ We do NOT share data with third parties for advertising
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to: - Provide and maintain the app's functionality - Manage your license and subscription status - Improve app performance and user experience - Prevent fraud and abuse - Respond to technical support requests
Data Storage
- Local Storage: All TV configurations and settings are stored locally on your device using encrypted storage.
- License Validation: License information is validated against our secure servers using encrypted connections (HTTPS).
- Microphone Data: Audio from your microphone is processed in real-time on your device and is never stored or transmitted.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
In-App Purchases
- Apple App Store (iOS): Subject to Apple's Privacy Policy
- Google Play Store (Android): Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
These services may collect payment information and purchase history according to their own privacy policies.
Analytics (Optional)
Currently, we do not use any analytics services. If we implement analytics in the future, we will update this policy and notify users.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information: - Encrypted local storage - Secure HTTPS connections for license validation - No transmission of sensitive audio data - Regular security updates
Your Rights
You have the right to: - Access: Request information about the data we process - Deletion: Delete all data by uninstalling the app - Opt-out: Disable microphone access (note: clap/whistle detection requires microphone) - Portability: Export your TV configurations from the app settings
Children's Privacy
FreeMute is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted within the app with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Network Access
The app communicates with: - Your TV: Direct connection on your local network (no internet required) - License Server: Periodic validation of your license (HTTPS encrypted)
Permissions Explained
Required Permissions
- Microphone: To detect clap and whistle sounds for mute control
- Network: To discover TVs on your local network and communicate with them
- Internet: To validate licenses and check for updates
How We Use Permissions
- Microphone audio is processed in real-time and never recorded
- Network scanning is limited to your local network only
- Internet is used only for license validation (no personal data transmitted)
Data Retention
- Local Data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the app
- License Data: Retained on our servers while your license is active
- Usage Logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days (if collected)
International Users
FreeMute is operated from Canada. If you are located outside Canada, please be aware that information we collect will be processed and stored in Canada.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: hello@freemute.com
Website: https://freemute.com
Summary (TL;DR)
✅ We DO: - Process audio locally on your device for clap/whistle detection - Store TV configurations locally on your device - Validate licenses with our secure server
❌ We DON'T: - Record or transmit audio - Collect personal information - Track your location - Share data with advertisers - Store sensitive information on our servers
Your privacy is important to us. FreeMute is designed with privacy-first principles.