Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Studio POMEKURI ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, and protect information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect or Process

Depending on the app and features you use, the following information may be processed on your device, in Apple services such as iCloud/CloudKit, or by us or third-party services where necessary.

• Device and app information, such as device model, OS version, language, app version, and basic usage information
• Identifiers, such as IP address, device identifiers, and advertising identifiers (IDFA/AAID)
• Advertising data, such as ad impressions, clicks, and ad measurement data
• Purchase information from app stores, such as transaction IDs, purchase state, and subscription state
• Information you provide when contacting us, such as email address, support requests, and feedback
• User-created content, such as diary entries, notes, photos, item names, tags, ratings, ToDos, inventory data, expenses, and collection records
• Camera, photo, or video-related information when you use features for photo logging, image creation, or photo-based records
• Location or place information when you use life log, walking log, outing map, or visited-place features
• Health, condition, and lifestyle-related records that you voluntarily enter, such as energy, alcohol, sleep, skin condition, symptom notes, and pet condition notes
• Barcode, product, vehicle, inventory, maintenance, fuel, household expense, and subscription information that you voluntarily register in applicable apps

Our apps request device permissions only when needed for a feature. If you do not grant a permission, some features may not work.

3. Permissions and Device Features

Depending on the app, we may request access to the following device features.

• Camera and photo library: photo diaries, storage management, skin logs, plushie outing logs, ramen logs, neon image creation, and similar features
• Location: automatic life logs, dog walks, outing maps, visited-place records, and related features
• Notifications: reminders, billing dates, habit prompts, maintenance schedules, and similar alerts
• iCloud/CloudKit: data sync, backup, and use across multiple Apple devices
• Advertising tracking permission: ad serving and ad measurement where applicable

Information processed only on your device and not transmitted off-device in a way that we or a third party can access is not collected by us. However, information may be processed off-device when you use iCloud sync, advertising, purchases, support, or similar features.

4. How We Use Information

We use information for the following purposes:

• To provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Services
• To provide app features such as recording, saving, searching, syncing, and backup
• To process purchases and manage subscriptions through app stores
• To display ads, measure ad performance, and prevent fraud
• To respond to inquiries, support requests, and feedback
• To send important service-related notices, policy updates, and operational communications
• To detect, prevent, and address bugs, security issues, and misuse

5. Health, Medical, and Safety-Related Information

Apps such as KIRYOKU, Alc.Note, FlareLog, and WanStep may allow you to voluntarily record information related to energy, alcohol, sleep, skin condition, symptom notes, and pet condition. These features are intended for personal tracking and reflection only. They are not intended for medical diagnosis, treatment, prevention, emergency decisions, driving decisions after drinking, or other safety-critical decisions. If you have health, medical, pet health, or safety concerns, please consult an appropriate professional.

6. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share or process information in the following cases:

• With Google AdMob to serve and measure ads
• With Apple App Store, Google Play, or other app stores to process purchases and subscriptions
• With Apple iCloud/CloudKit for sync and backup features
• With email or support-related services needed to respond to inquiries
• To comply with legal obligations, protect rights, property, or safety, and prevent fraud
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer
• With your consent or at your direction

Learn more about Google AdMob and Google's data practices:Google AdMob policies · Google Privacy Policy

7. Storage and Retention

Records created in our apps may be stored on your device or in Apple services such as iCloud/CloudKit, depending on the app and your settings. We retain information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and prevent misuse. You may be able to delete data through the app, your device settings, iCloud settings, or by contacting us.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your information. You can also manage the following:

• Camera, photo, location, notification, and other permissions in your device settings
• Advertising identifier reset and tracking limitations
• iCloud sync settings and deletion of iCloud data
• Deletion of app data or uninstalling the app

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not primarily directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post updates on this page and update the "Last updated" date.