Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information Shoutly ("the app", "we") handles. The short version: the microphone is processed live on your device and is never uploaded by us. The app uses Google Analytics for Firebase, Unity Ads and Google Play Billing, which process limited technical data as described below.
Microphone and audio
Shoutly needs the microphone permission to play your voice through the speaker, headphones or a Bluetooth device in real time. Audio is processed in memory on your phone and is not recorded, stored or transmitted. The only exception is when you choose "Record a message": that recording is saved in the app's private storage on your device so you can replay it, and is deleted when you delete it or uninstall the app.
Typed announcements
Text you type in Announce is converted to speech by your phone's text-to-speech engine (for example Google Speech Services) and saved as an audio file in the app's private storage if you tap Save. We never receive this text. Your text-to-speech provider handles it under its own policy.
Data collected by third-party services
| Service | Data | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics for Firebase | App interactions (e.g. screens opened, live session started/stopped and its length, effect or sound chosen, errors), device model, OS version, app version, approximate location from IP, app-instance ID, Advertising ID. Never audio or message text. | Understanding how the app is used and improving features and stability |
| Unity Ads | Advertising ID, device and network information, IP address, ad interactions | Showing ads to free users, measuring ads and preventing fraud |
| Google Play Billing | Purchase status and history (handled by Google) | Processing subscriptions and the lifetime purchase |
These providers process data under their own policies: Firebase, Unity, Google. We never sell your personal data.
Your choices
You can turn off anonymous usage sharing and personalised ads in Shoutly › Settings › Privacy. You can also reset or delete your Advertising ID in Android settings (Settings › Privacy › Ads). Shoutly Pro removes all ads.
Permissions
- Microphone — to play your voice live and, only when you ask, to record a message.
- Notifications — to show that the microphone is live, with a button to turn it off.
- Foreground service (microphone) — so a live session keeps working with the screen off.
- Modify audio settings — to route sound to the earpiece, speaker, headphones or Bluetooth.
- Internet — for ads, analytics and purchases. Audio is never sent over the network.
Retention and deletion
Settings and saved messages are stored only on your device; uninstalling the app or clearing its data removes them. Analytics data is kept by Firebase for up to 14 months. To request deletion of analytics data linked to your app instance, see Delete data.
Children
The app is not directed to children under 13 and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
Security
All data sent to the services above travels over encrypted connections (HTTPS).
Changes
We may update this policy; the date above shows the latest version.