This privacy policy applies to the "Explores" mobile application (hereinafter the "App"), provided free of charge by Taiki Akamatsu (hereinafter the "Service Provider"). This service is provided on an "as is" basis.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
The App may collect the following information when it is downloaded and used.
- Your device's IP address
- The pages you visit within the App, the date and time of your visits, and the time spent on them
- The amount of time you spend using the App
- The operating system of the mobile device you are using
The App collects your device's location data. Location data is used to determine your approximate geographic location and is put to the following uses.
- Location services: Providing personalized content, relevant recommendations, and location-based features
- Analytics and improvement: Analyzing user behavior and improving the overall performance of the App based on aggregated, anonymized location data
- Third-party services: We may transmit anonymized location data to external services that help us improve the App and optimize what we offer
The Service Provider may use the information collected for the purpose of contacting you (for important announcements, necessary notifications, marketing communications, and the like). We may also ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information in order to offer a better experience, and that information will be used and retained as described in this policy.
Sharing Information with Third Parties
Only aggregated, anonymized data is transmitted to external services on a periodic basis. The Service Provider may share information with third parties in the manner described in this policy.
The App uses third-party services that have their own privacy policies. Please refer to the privacy policies of the third-party services we use below.
The Service Provider may disclose user-provided information and automatically collected information in any of the following circumstances.
- When required by law, such as to respond to a subpoena or similar legal process
- When the Service Provider determines in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect its rights, ensure the safety of users or third parties, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request
- When working with trusted service providers acting on the Service Provider's behalf, who have agreed not to use the information independently and to comply with this policy
Opting Out
You can stop all collection of information by uninstalling the App. Please use the standard uninstall procedure available on your device or through the app store.
Data Retention
The Service Provider retains user-provided data for as long as you use the App and for a reasonable period thereafter. If you wish to have the data you have provided through the App deleted, please contact us at akmatsutaiki@gmail.com and we will respond within a reasonable period of time.
Children
The Service Provider does not knowingly collect data from, or market to, children under the age of 13 through the App.
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under the age of 13 has provided personal information, we will delete it from our servers immediately. If you are a parent or guardian and become aware that your child has provided personal information, please contact us at akmatsutaiki@gmail.com.
Security
The Service Provider is committed to keeping your information confidential. We have implemented physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect the data we process and store.
Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time as necessary. The Service Provider will notify you of any changes by updating this page. Please check back periodically, as your continued use constitutes your agreement to all changes.
Effective date of this privacy policy: 2024-05-06
Consent
By using the App, you are deemed to have consented to the processing of your information in accordance with this privacy policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about privacy while using the App, or about this policy, please contact us by email at akmatsutaiki@gmail.com.
This policy was created using the App Privacy Policy Generator.