Nekozamurai Design Lab (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the Oideyasu mobile application (the “App”).

This Privacy Policy explains how Oideyasu collects, uses, and protects information when you use the App.

By using Oideyasu, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Oideyasu may collect or access the following types of information in order to provide its features.

Location Information

Oideyasu may access your precise location when you allow location access on your device.

Location information is used to provide features such as:

  • Finding places and services near you
  • Providing travel information relevant to your current location
  • Improving location-based travel assistance
  • Providing location-based features within Japan

You can disable location access at any time through your device settings.

Photos and Videos

Some features of Oideyasu may allow you to provide photos or videos from your device.

For example, you may use an image to obtain assistance with travel-related information such as signs, menus, or other visual information.

Photos and videos are used only to provide the requested app functionality.

Audio Data

Some features of Oideyasu may allow you to provide audio or voice input.

Audio data is used to provide requested features such as translation or other travel assistance.

Search History

Oideyasu may process information about searches performed within the App.

Search information is used to provide search results and travel assistance and to maintain the functionality of the App.

Device Information

Oideyasu and its third-party services may use device-related identifiers or technical information to provide and maintain app functionality.

This information may be used for purposes such as authentication of app functionality, security, and maintaining the operation of the App.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

Oideyasu does not require you to create an account using your name, email address, telephone number, or home address.

Oideyasu does not use Firebase Authentication.

We do not receive or store your payment card or other payment information when you purchase a subscription.

Payments and subscriptions are processed through Apple’s App Store and are subject to Apple’s terms and privacy practices.

3. In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

Oideyasu may offer premium features through an in-app subscription.

Subscriptions are processed through Apple’s App Store using Apple’s StoreKit framework.

Oideyasu checks your subscription status in order to determine whether premium features should be available.

We do not receive your credit card number, bank account information, or other payment credentials.

For information about payments and subscriptions, please refer to Apple’s privacy policy and applicable App Store terms.

4. Third-Party Services

Oideyasu uses certain third-party services to provide and maintain its functionality.

These services may include:

Firebase

Oideyasu uses services provided by Google Firebase for application-related functions and data management.

Firebase may process technical information and other information required to provide the relevant services.

Apple

Oideyasu uses Apple’s services, including StoreKit, for in-app purchases and subscription management.

Apple may process information in accordance with Apple’s own privacy policies.

AI and Other Travel Services

Oideyasu may use third-party services to provide AI-powered travel assistance, translation, search, maps, or other travel-related functionality.

Information necessary to provide a requested feature may be transmitted to the relevant service.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. How We Use Information

Information collected or processed by Oideyasu may be used to:

  • Provide travel assistance
  • Provide translation and travel-related features
  • Provide location-based services
  • Process searches and requests
  • Provide premium features
  • Maintain and operate the App
  • Improve the functionality and reliability of the App
  • Detect and prevent unauthorized or abusive use
  • Provide customer support

We do not use personal information for third-party advertising.

6. Data Storage

Some application data may be stored using Apple’s iCloud services or third-party services used by the App.

Where data is stored by a third-party service, that service may process the data in accordance with its own privacy policy and applicable security practices.

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the relevant services or for legitimate operational purposes.


7. Data Deletion

If you would like to request deletion of information associated with your use of Oideyasu, please contact us using the email address below.

We will review the request and delete information that we are able to delete, subject to any legal, security, or operational requirements that require us to retain certain information.

You may also stop the App from accessing certain device information, such as location, by changing the permissions in your device settings.


8. Children’s Privacy

Oideyasu is not specifically directed at children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for purposes unrelated to providing the App’s functionality.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can review the situation and take appropriate action.


9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information processed through Oideyasu.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as Oideyasu’s features or data practices change.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

We recommend reviewing this Privacy Policy periodically.


11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Oideyasu handles information, please contact us.


About Oideyasu

Oideyasu is a Japan travel assistant designed to help visitors explore Japan with travel information, translation assistance, location-based features, and other useful travel tools.