# Privacy Policy for Neko Japanese

**Last Updated: November 16, 2025**

## Overview

Neko Japanese ("we", "our", or "the app") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our mobile application.

## Information We Collect

### Analytics Data
We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:
- App usage statistics (features used, session duration)
- Device information (device type, OS version, language settings)
- Crash reports and performance data

**Important**: All data collected is anonymous and NOT linked to your identity.

## Information We DO NOT Collect

- We do NOT collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- We do NOT collect location data
- We do NOT require user accounts or registration
- We do NOT collect any user-generated content
- We do NOT access photos, camera, or microphone
- We do NOT share data with third parties except as described below

## How We Use Information

Information collected is used solely for:
- Improving app functionality and user experience
- Analyzing app performance and fixing crashes
- Understanding usage patterns to enhance features

All data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual users.

## Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

### Firebase (Google)
- **Purpose**: Analytics and crash reporting
- **Data Collected**: Anonymous usage data, crash logs, device information
- **Privacy Policy**: [https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy)


## Age Requirements and Privacy

Neko Japanese is designed for Japanese language learners of all ages and skill levels.

**Age Requirements:**
- This app is intended for users aged 13 and older
- Users under 13 should not use this app
- We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13

**Privacy Protections:**
- We do NOT require account creation or personal information
- We do NOT collect any data that can identify individual users
- All analytics data is anonymous and aggregated

## Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information:
- All data transmission uses secure protocols
- We use Firebase Crashlytics for secure crash reporting
- No personal data is stored on our servers
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated

## Your Rights and Choices

### Data Collection
- All data collected is anonymous and not linked to your identity
- Analytics data cannot be opted out individually as it is fully anonymous
- You can delete the app at any time to stop all data collection

## Data Retention

- Analytics data is retained according to Firebase's retention policies (default: 2 months)
- Crash reports are retained for debugging purposes
- No user-specific data is stored long-term
- Uninstalling the app removes all local data

## International Data Transfers

Data collected may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where Firebase and Google services operate. By using the app, you consent to such transfers.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Posting the new policy in the app store
- For significant changes, displaying an in-app notice

## Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

**Email**: hello.prseo7@gmail.com
**App**: Neko Japanese
**Developer**: PrSeo7

## Consent

By using Neko Japanese, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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## App Store Connect Privacy Details Configuration

When filling out the App Privacy section in App Store Connect, select:

**Do you collect data from this app?** Yes

**Data Types Collected:**

1. **Usage Data**
   - Product Interaction ✓
   - Crash Data ✓
   - Performance Data ✓
   - Usage: Analytics, App Functionality

2. **Diagnostics**
   - Crash Data ✓
   - Performance Data ✓
   - Usage: App Functionality

**Is this data linked to the user's identity?** No

**Is this data used to track the user?** No

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