Privacy Policy

Personally Identifiable Information (PII) We Do NOT Collect

A Soft Noise does not require user registration and does NOT collect personally identifiable information such as:

• Names, emails, or phone numbers (unless voluntarily provided via contact forms)
• User accounts or registration data
• Credit card or payment information
• Social security numbers or government IDs
• Personal addresses or detailed location data

Technical Data We May Collect

Like most websites that provide free services through advertising, we may collect non-personally identifiable technical information including:

• IP addresses (for security, analytics, and regional advertising)
• Browser type, device information, and screen resolution
• Website usage patterns, page views, and session duration
• Cookie data for advertising, analytics, and preference storage
• Approximate geographic location (city/region level)

Technical Information

Essential Technical Data

To provide and improve our white noise for sleep service, we may collect minimal technical information:

• Web Server Logs: Basic server logs that include request timestamps and general browser information for service maintenance and security.
• Analytics Data: Anonymous usage statistics (such as page views, session duration) to understand how our service is used and improve user experience. This data is aggregated and cannot identify individual users.
• Error Reporting: Anonymous error logs to help us improve service reliability.

Local Storage

Our website may use local browser storage to remember your volume and sound preferences during your session. This information:

• Stays entirely on your device
• Is never transmitted to our servers
• Can be cleared by clearing your browser data
• Is used only to enhance your experience

Third-Party Services

Content Delivery

We use reputable content delivery networks (CDNs) to ensure fast, reliable access to our white noise audio files. These services:

• May generate standard server logs
• Do not collect personal information on our behalf
• Are bound by their own privacy policies
• Are selected for their commitment to user privacy

Analytics Services

A Soft Noise may use privacy-focused analytics services to understand website usage and improve user experience:

• Microsoft Clarity for user experience analysis (anonymized)
• Google Analytics for website traffic analysis (with privacy controls enabled)
• These services collect only anonymized, aggregated data
• No personal identifying information is shared with these services
• Data is used solely for improving our white noise service

Advertising Networks

To keep A Soft Noise free for all users, we may display advertisements through reputable advertising networks such as:

• Google AdSense and related advertising technologies
• These services may use cookies and similar technologies
• Ads may be personalized based on your interests and browsing behavior
• You can control ad personalization through your browser settings or ad network opt-out tools
• No personally identifiable information is shared with advertisers

Cookie and Data Use by Third Parties

Third-party services we use may place cookies on your device for:

• Advertising targeting and measurement
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Security and fraud prevention
• Service optimization and personalization

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any data we collect:

• HTTPS Encryption: All communications are encrypted
• Secure Hosting: Our servers use modern security protocols
• Data Minimization: We collect only essential data needed for service functionality
• Regular Updates: Our systems are kept current with security patches
• Privacy by Design: Our systems are designed to minimize data collection from the ground up

Children's Privacy

A Soft Noise is safe for all ages, including children under 13. We follow COPPA guidelines and do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Our privacy-first approach and minimal data collection automatically ensure compliance with children's privacy regulations. Parents can feel confident that their children's privacy is protected when using our white noise for sleep tool.

International Users

Our privacy-first approach means we comply with international privacy regulations including:

• GDPR (European Union): We follow data minimization principles and obtain appropriate consent when required
• CCPA (California): We do not sell personal information and provide transparency about data collection
• Other Regional Laws: Our minimal data approach respects privacy laws worldwide

Contact Information

Changes to This Policy

If we ever need to update this privacy policy, we will:

• Post the updated policy on this page
• Update the "Last updated" date at the top
• Maintain our commitment to minimal data collection
• Never retroactively change how we handle data

We recommend checking this page periodically for any updates, though significant changes to our privacy practices are unlikely given our privacy-first design.