Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 9, 2026

Kikimasu - Japanese Listening respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Automatically Collected Information

Data TypePurpose
Device Identifier (UUID)User identification and service delivery
FCM TokenPush notification delivery
Language SettingsDisplaying content in the appropriate language
Device Information (OS type/version)App compatibility and bug resolution

1.2 User-Provided Information

Data TypePurpose
Favorite ArticlesProviding the favorites feature
Chat Messages (text and images)Providing the chat support feature
Purchase Information (receipts/tokens)Verifying premium subscriptions

1.3 Information We Do Not Collect

The App does not collect the following information:

2. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3. Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services. Each service handles information according to its own privacy policy.

3.1 Google AdMob (Advertising)

The App uses Google AdMob to deliver advertisements. AdMob may automatically collect information such as advertising IDs, device information, and IP addresses for ad delivery and performance measurement.

Details: Google Privacy Policy

You can reset or disable your advertising ID in your device settings to opt out of personalized ads.

3.2 Firebase Cloud Messaging (Push Notifications)

We use Firebase Cloud Messaging to deliver push notifications. We collect FCM tokens (device notification identifiers) for this purpose.

Details: Firebase Privacy Policy

3.3 Google Play Billing / Apple In-App Purchase

Premium subscription purchases are processed through Google Play Billing (Android) or Apple In-App Purchase (iOS). We only process the minimum information necessary for purchase verification (purchase tokens/receipts).

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

5. Data Storage and Security

User data is stored on servers with appropriate security measures. All communications are encrypted via HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

User data is retained for as long as necessary to provide the service. If you stop using the App, your data on our servers will be deleted after a reasonable period.

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights:

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete such data. If you are a parent or guardian and have concerns, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. When changes are made, this page will be updated and the "Last updated" date will be revised. For significant changes, we may notify you through in-app notifications or push notifications. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

App Name: Kikimasu - Japanese Listening

Email: tachitsuteto424@gmail.com