This Privacy Policy explains how we handle data related to the use of PlaceSift (hereinafter referred to as "the App").
By using this App, you are deemed to have agreed to this policy.
PlaceSift respects user privacy and takes maximum care in protecting personal information. The App handles user information based on the following basic principles:
1. Legal Compliance: We comply with relevant laws and regulations, including personal information protection laws.
2. Transparency: We clearly disclose what information we collect and how we use it.
3. Minimal Information Collection: We only collect information that is essential for providing app functionality.
4. Security Assurance: We strive to ensure the secure management of collected information.
5. Respect for User Rights: We respect and appropriately respond to users' rights regarding their information.
This Privacy Policy applies to the PlaceSift app and all related services. Specifically, this includes:
1. All features within the App (search, bookmarks, memo functions, etc.)
2. Websites and support services related to the App
3. All information collected through the App
This policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. In particular, the Google Places API used by this App is subject to Google's privacy policy.
The App collects the following data: 1. Device Information: Device type, unique device identifier 2. Usage Information: Search history, paid plan subscription status, bookmarked locations, etc.
1. Data Deletion within the App
Users can delete all user data collected and stored by PlaceSift at any time through the app settings.
This feature can be accessed via [My Page] > [About App] > [Delete Data].
2. Data Deletion upon App Uninstallation
When PlaceSift is uninstalled from your device, all app-related data is automatically deleted.
This includes search history, bookmarks, and other related data generated within the app.
3. No Data Recovery After Deletion
Once the app is uninstalled, deleted data cannot be recovered.
If you reinstall the app, it will be treated as a new installation, and previous data will not be available.
4. Data Retention Period
User data is retained as long as the app is installed on the device or until explicitly deleted.
No periodic data cleanup is performed.
1. Right to Access Data: Users can view their search history and bookmarks within the app. This provides direct access to the main user data that PlaceSift collects and stores. 2. Right to Delete Data: Users can delete all user data collected and stored by PlaceSift at any time through the app settings. This feature can be accessed via [My Page] > [About App] > [Delete Data].
This App uses location information to provide search functionality, which is handled as follows: 1. Temporary Use: Location information is only used temporarily within the app when using the search function. 2. No Storage: Location information is not collected. 3. Session Limited: Location information is only used during each search session and is discarded after the session ends. 4. Opt-in Method: Location information is only used when explicitly permitted by the user. 5. Settings Control: Users can restrict or disable location information usage through their device settings at any time.
Collected information is used for the following purposes:
1. Providing and operating App functionality
2. Improving user experience
3. Improving app quality and developing new features
4. Creating and analyzing anonymized statistical data
We manage data with the following policies, prioritizing user privacy protection:
1. Anonymous Data Management
・The App does not collect information that directly identifies individuals (such as names, email addresses).
・All data is managed in association with device identifiers. This allows us to provide app functionality without identifying individual users.
2. Data Encryption: All collected information is stored using industry-standard encryption technology.
3. Minimal Data Collection: We only collect data essential for providing app functionality.
4. Location Information Handling: Location information is only used temporarily for search functionality and is not collected.
5. Security Measures: We conduct regular security audits and apply the latest security measures. Access control is strictly managed, and only minimum necessary personnel can access the data.
This App uses the following third-party services:
1. Google Places API: For location search and information provision
2. Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements
These services have their own privacy policies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies here:
Google Places API: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
This App displays advertisements using Google AdMob. Please note the following regarding the use of AdMob:
Ad Display: Third-party advertisements (Google AdMob) are displayed within the app.
Data Collection: AdMob may collect certain data for ad delivery.
Detailed Information: For details about AdMob's data collection and usage, please refer to Google's advertising policy (https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads).
We will not provide collected information to third parties except as required by law.
The content of this policy may be changed without notice due to circumstances such as legal changes. Changes will be announced within the app.
The original version of this Privacy Policy is in Japanese. In case of translation into other languages, the Japanese version shall prevail.
In the event of disputes regarding this policy, the Osaka District Court shall be the court of exclusive jurisdiction for the first instance.
For inquiries regarding this policy, please contact us at:
tamkod.info@gmail.com