Privacy Policy – Japanese Dictionary

Welcome to Japanese Dictionary (the “App”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the App. We are an individual developer based in South Australia, Australia, and act as the data controller for your personal information where applicable.

The App is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children.

By using the App, you acknowledge you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1) Information We Collect

Email Address (Account)

We collect your email address when you create an account. It is used to verify purchases made through Google, enable secure syncing of your study and app data to the cloud, and provide account-related support. We do not use your email for advertising. We do not sell or share your personal information.

Crash & Diagnostic Data

The App uses Google Crashlytics to collect crash logs and limited device diagnostics (e.g., device model, OS version, app version) solely to improve stability and performance.

Emails Sent

We use Postmark to deliver essential account-related emails (for example, verification or support responses).

Advertising Data

The App may display advertisements provided by Google AdMob. AdMob and its partners may collect and process certain data, including advertising identifiers, device information, IP address, approximate location, and interaction data, to provide and measure advertisements, including personalized ads where permitted by law.

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, the App may request consent for personalized advertising in accordance with applicable privacy laws such as the GDPR.

You can learn more about how Google processes data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

2) How We Use Your Information

To create and maintain your account.
To verify purchases made through Google.
To sync your study and app data across devices.
To send necessary account emails (e.g., verification, support).
To monitor and improve App reliability through crash diagnostics.
To provide and measure advertisements through Google AdMob.

3) Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only disclose information in these limited cases:

Service Providers: Google Crashlytics (crash reporting), Google AdMob (advertising services), and Postmark (email delivery) to perform services on our behalf.
Legal Obligations: When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.

4) Advertising

The App uses Google AdMob to display advertisements. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies, mobile advertising identifiers, and similar technologies to provide, personalize, and measure ads.

Depending on your location, you may be asked to consent to personalized advertising. You can change your consent preferences at any time through your device settings or any privacy options made available within the App.

For more information about Google's advertising practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

5) Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity: to create and maintain your account and provide syncing features.
Legitimate interests: to maintain and improve App stability and security via crash reporting.
Consent: where required (you may withdraw consent at any time).

6) Data Retention

Your email and account data are kept while your account remains active.
Crash data may be retained by Google Crashlytics according to their policies for diagnostic purposes.
You may request deletion at any time by emailing [email protected].

7) Your Rights

GDPR (EEA/UK Users)

You may have the right to access, rectify, erase, or port your personal data; restrict or object to processing; and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

CCPA/CPRA (California Residents)

Right to Know: the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected and the purposes.
Right to Delete: request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions).
Right to Correct: request correction of inaccurate information.
Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Information: We do not use sensitive personal information for any purpose requiring this right.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA/CPRA rights.

To submit a request, email [email protected]. We will verify your request using the email associated with your account. You may authorize an agent by providing written authorization.

CalOPPA (Do-Not-Track)

We honor CalOPPA by providing a conspicuous Privacy Policy. Third-party advertising providers such as Google AdMob may collect information for advertising and analytics purposes. The App does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals.

8) Children’s Privacy

The App is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it promptly.

9) Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10) International Data Transfers

Because we are based in Australia, your information may be processed and stored outside your country of residence. By using the App, you consent to these transfers in accordance with applicable law.

11) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page and the “Effective Date” above will be updated accordingly.

12) Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding this Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Email: [email protected]
Controller: Individual developer located in South Australia, Australia