At Kurochan, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application ("App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when using the App, including:
- Text Content: Japanese text that you paste, type, or extract using OCR features
- Images: Images you upload for OCR text extraction
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and other account details
- Usage Preferences: Settings and preferences you configure within the App
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: How you interact with the App, features used, frequency of use
- Performance Data: App crashes, errors, and performance metrics
- Location Data: General location information (if you grant location permissions)
1.3 Third-Party Services
The App may use third-party services that collect information used to identify you, including:
- Translation and language processing services
- OCR (Optical Character Recognition) services
- Analytics services
- Payment processing services (for subscriptions)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the App and its features
- Process translations and language analysis requests
- Perform OCR on images you upload
- Personalize your experience and provide relevant content
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Data Storage and Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your data may be stored locally on your device and/or on our servers. We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide the Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
- Translation and language processing services
- OCR and image processing services
- Cloud storage and hosting services
- Analytics and crash reporting services
- Payment processors
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).
4.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.
4.4 With Your Consent
We may share your information with your explicit consent or at your direction.
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data collection and processing activities
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us through the App or using the contact information provided in the App Store listing. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Children's Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information.
7. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.
8. Third-Party Links and Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or integrate with third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you access through the App.
9. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide the Services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
10. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (if applicable). We do not sell personal information.
11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object to processing, and data portability. Our legal basis for processing your information includes:
- Performance of a contract (providing the App services)
- Legitimate interests (improving the App, security, analytics)
- Consent (where you have provided it)
- Legal obligations (complying with applicable laws)
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, through in-app notifications. Your continued use of the App after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the App or at the contact information provided in the App Store listing.
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