Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Emaki (hereinafter referred to as "the App") collects, uses, and protects user information. By using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

🔒 No Online Data Retention

The App does not store any personal data in the cloud. All data is stored locally on your device only and is completely deleted when you uninstall the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Device ID

We collect device IDs for authentication and security purposes. This ID is used for:

1.2 Usage Data

We collect the following data to understand app usage:

1.3 Advertising Identifiers

For ad delivery, we collect the following identifiers:

1.4 Location Information

When using the "Heritage Map" feature and location access is permitted, we obtain your current latitude and longitude. This information is stored locally on your device only and is not transmitted to the cloud.

1.5 Photo Data

When performing AI-based cultural heritage recognition, photos taken or selected images are temporarily transmitted. Transmitted images are not retained on the server and are deleted after analysis is complete.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Collected information is used for the following purposes:

3. Third-Party Services

Google Services

The App uses Google Analytics 4 and AdMob for ad delivery and usage analytics. User information may be automatically collected by these services.

OpenAI

We use OpenAI's services for AI-based image recognition and chat functionality. Transmitted images and messages are processed temporarily but not retained as history.

Firebase Authentication

We use Firebase Authentication for device ID-based authentication.

Firestore (Not Used)

The App does not use Firestore. All data is stored locally on your device only.

Note: We may disclose information to third parties when required by law or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or user safety.

4. Data Retention Period

4.1 Online Data

The App does not store personal user data online. Only anonymized statistical data managed by Google through Google Analytics and AdMob is retained by Google.

4.2 Local Data

Data stored on your device (user settings, collection data, etc.) is retained while the App is installed. All local data is completely deleted when you uninstall the App.

5. User Rights

5.1 Data Deletion

Since the App does not retain personal data online, no data deletion request is necessary. Uninstalling the App completely deletes all local data.

5.2 Disabling Analytics

You can disable data collection by Google Analytics through:

5.3 Disabling Ads

You can disable personalized ads through:

6. Security Measures

We strive to protect collected information and implement physical, electronic, and procedural security measures. However, 100% security cannot be guaranteed for information transmitted over the internet.

7. Children Under 13

The App is not intended to collect information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will immediately delete it.

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be changed without prior notice. Continued use of the App after changes will be deemed as acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Information

For any questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: eerf0309+aurum@gmail.com

Last updated: March 3, 2026
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