RingLouder Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 20, 2026
Last updated: October 20, 2026
1. Who we are
This Privacy Policy describes how RingLouder (the “App”) handles information. RingLouder is a utility that helps you find a nearby phone with sound triggers and guard it locally (motion, charging/unplug, optional voice phrase). It is not a GPS tracker and not a Find My replacement.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Summary
- We do not require an account or login.
- We do not show ads and do not sell your data.
- Core detection (clap/whistle/snap, motion, charge state, voice phrase matching) runs on your device.
- We do not collect location via GPS for finding or tracking your phone.
- Optional features (microphone, speech recognition, camera, photo library) are used only when you enable them.
3. Information we process
3.1 Information stored only on your device
The App stores preferences and session-related data locally using system storage (for example UserDefaults and app documents), such as:
- Language preference and feature toggles (flash, vibration, arm delay, themes, etc.)
- Selected alarm sound
- Your saved voice phrase text (if you use Voice Phrase)
- Optional alert-capture photos you choose to keep in the app’s local album and/or the system Photos library
This data stays on your device unless you back it up through Apple’s own backup services (iCloud Backup / computer backup), which are controlled by Apple and your Apple ID settings—not by RingLouder servers.
3.2 Microphone
If you arm Find Phone or Voice Phrase, the App may access the microphone to listen for claps, whistles, snaps, or your saved phrase while the feature is active. Audio is processed on device for detection; RingLouder does not upload your microphone audio to our servers (we do not operate a RingLouder cloud for this purpose).
Note: Apple’s on-device or system speech recognition may apply when Voice Phrase is used. Use of Apple system services is governed by Apple’s privacy policy.
3.3 Speech recognition
Voice Phrase may use Apple’s Speech framework to convert speech to text for recording and matching your phrase. Recognition follows the language you select in the App. We do not receive a copy of your speech on RingLouder servers.
3.4 Camera and Photos
If you turn on Capture on alert for Local Guard or Charge Guard, the App may take one photo with the front or rear camera when an alert fires, and may save it to your Photo Library (and a local in-app album). Photos are for your own security record on the device. RingLouder does not upload these photos to our servers.
3.5 Motion and battery / charging state
Local Guard and Charge Guard use on-device sensors and system APIs (for example motion and battery charging state) to decide when to alert. This data is processed on device and is not sent to RingLouder servers.
3.6 Apple Watch, Siri, and Shortcuts
If you use the optional Watch companion, Siri, or Shortcuts, commands may be exchanged via Apple frameworks (WatchConnectivity, App Intents, URL schemes) between your devices. RingLouder does not operate a separate cloud account for these features.
3.7 What we do not collect
- No advertising identifiers for ads
- No analytics/ad SDKs in the current App build described by this policy
- No precise GPS location collection by RingLouder for phone finding
- No contacts, calendar, or health data
4. How we use information
On-device data is used solely to:
- Provide finding, guarding, alerting, themes, and related features you request
- Remember your settings
- Optionally capture alert photos when you enable that feature
5. Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your microphone audio, voice phrases, or alert photos with third parties for advertising. The App may rely on Apple system services (iOS, watchOS, Siri, Shortcuts, Speech, Photos). Those services are provided by Apple under Apple’s terms and privacy policy.
6. Data retention and deletion
- Local settings remain until you change them or delete the App.
- Deleting the App removes RingLouder’s sandbox data on that device.
- Photos saved to the system Photos library remain under your control in Photos even after App deletion; delete them there if you wish.
- You can clear the in-app alert photo album from the Alert capture screen when available.
7. Children’s privacy
The App is a general-audience utility and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
8. International users
The App processes data on your device. If you use Apple services that transfer data, Apple’s policies apply.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the App after an update means you accept the revised policy.
10. Contact us
Questions about privacy: [email protected]